Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for carcinoma. Search instead for dysgerminoma.
Definitions

carcinoma

[kahr-suh-noh-muh] / ˌkɑr səˈnoʊ mə /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The researchers saw these effects across several types of cancer cells, including triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, lung squamous cell carcinoma and acute myeloid leukemia.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

Risk/reward looks more constructive to Stanton, who now includes Immutep’s phase IIhead and neck squamous cell carcinoma opportunity in his valuation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Analysts are waiting for a Phase 2 readout in renal cell carcinoma that’s expected later this year to see if the cancer vaccine works in other types of cancer.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

Simon said that at the same time as her Parkinson's diagnosis, she was treated for a facial basal cell carcinoma.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

Not long before Henrietta’s first exam, TeLinde presented his argument about carcinoma in situ to a major meeting of pathologists in Washington, D.C., and the audience heckled him off the stage.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

Close to 99% of these cases are basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

Melanomas typically look darker or browner than basal cell carcinomas, Connolly said, but patients should bring any lesion they’re worried about to a dermatologist’s attention.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2024

The method promises to treat pancreatic carcinomas with more accuracy and with fewer side effects than current cancer therapies.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2023

Jackman reassured fans that basal cell carcinomas are the "least dangerous" in the world of skin cancer, but said he hoped his scare reminds people to be sun-safe.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2023

Most cervical cancers are carcinomas, which grow from the epithelial cells that cover the cervix and protect its surface.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

They occur at an earlier age than carcinomata.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various


Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training