Skin & Dermatology

Basal cell carcinoma

Also called: BCC

What does Basal cell carcinoma mean?

A common skin cancer arising from basal cells. It usually grows locally and rarely metastasises.

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Understanding Medical Words ↗ National Cancer Institute
Cancer Terms Dictionary ↗ CDC
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