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Carcinoma

/ˌkɑːrsɪˈnoʊmə/noun
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Carcinoma is a malignant tumor that originates in the epithelial cells, which form the lining of organs and tissues throughout the body. It's one of the most prevalent types of cancer, often capable of spreading to other parts of the body if not caught early, and includes various subtypes like basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma that target specific tissues in modern medical contexts.

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