Adenocarcinoma
Definition
A form of malignant tumor (cancer) originating in glandular epithelial cells or in structures exhibiting secretory characteristics. This type of neoplasm can structurally develop in various internal organs, such as the stomach, colon, lungs, breast, or prostate, possessing a high capacity for local invasion and metastasis through the lymphatic or blood system.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Adenocarcinoma
- Glandular carcinoma
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, standard mechanical plural shifts used in clinical classifications. |
| Formation | Scientific compound term derived from the Greek 'aden' (gland) and 'karkinos' (crab / cancer). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌædɪnoʊkɑːrsɪˈnoʊmə] |
| Source | World Health Organization Classification of Tumours and Oncology Manuals |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Examenul histopatologic efectuat după biopsie a confirmat prezența unui adenocarcinom bine diferențiat.
EN: The histopathological examination performed after the biopsy confirmed the presence of a well-differentiated adenocarcinoma.
RO: Tratamentul modern pentru adenocarcinom combină chirurgia oncologică cu sesiuni avansate de chimioterapie.
EN: Modern treatment for adenocarcinoma combines oncological surgery with advanced chemotherapy sessions.
RO: Medicul a explicat că acest adenocarcinom s-a dezvoltat silențios la nivelul mucoasei gastrice.
EN: The doctor explained that this adenocarcinoma developed silently within the gastric mucosa.
Idioms & Phrases
Adenocarcinom de colon / Colon adenocarcinoma
RO: Cea mai frecventă tumoră malignă a intestinului gros, localizată structural la nivelul celulelor care produc mucus.
EN: The most common malignant tumor of the large intestine, structurally located within the mucus-producing cells.
Adenocarcinom bine diferențiat / Well-differentiated adenocarcinoma
RO: Formă de cancer glandular în care celulele tumorale își păstrează în mare parte structura și organizarea normală.
EN: A form of glandular cancer in which tumor cells largely retain their normal structure and architecture.
Adenocarcinom metastatic / Metastatic adenocarcinoma
RO: Stadiu avansat al bolii în care celulele canceroase glandulare s-au răspândit la alte organe la distanță.
EN: An advanced stage of the disease where glandular cancer cells have spread to other distant organs.
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