Adenocarcinoma
Definition:
Adeno- is a prefix which means “gland”. Adenocarcinoma is a cancerous tumor that starts in cells with gland-like properties (i.e. they have a secretory function) that line some internal organs. The majority of all breast, colon, and prostrate cancers are adenocarcinomas. Human pancreatic adenocarcinoma is the most lethal of all common cancers.
Source: GreenFacts
Related words:
Cancer - Carcinoma - Endocrine system
Translation(s):
Español: Adenocarcinoma
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