
|
|
Dictionary » C » Carcinoma CarcinomaCarcinoma (Science: oncology) a malignant new growth that arises from epithelium, found in skin or, more commonly, the lining of body organs, for example: breast, prostate, lung, stomach or bowel. Carcinomas tend to infiltrate into adjacent tissue and spread (metastasize) to distant organs, for example: to bone, liver, lung or the brain. ![]()
Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page ![]()
Results from our forumMutation... The autoradiograph result : (see image) PIC344.jpg 1. leucocyte from a healthy donor 2. human lymphoma cell (cancerous) 3. human urinary bladder carcinoma cell (cancerous) 4. human sarcoma cell (cancerous) 5. blood taken from a healthy rat 6. rat myeloma cell (cancerous) For each DNA sample of ...
See entire post
Why the nameApparently the word is of ancient origin, a latin translation from the greek word "carcinoma". Carcinoma originally meant any deep ulcer/sore that might've been malignant, as did it's latin counterpart. The word also means "crayfish" or "crab", ...
See entire post
Re: What does 'in situ' mean?... that isn't the cell itself but is similiar?' I'd really appreciate any clarification! Thanks! it depends in what context... for example, "carcinoma in situ" means a carcinoma (maglignant epithelial cell cancer) that has not spread to surrounding tissues...
See entire post
Viruses and CancerAccording to some sources, the Epstein Barr virus has been implicated as a causal agent of gastric carcinoma (stomach cancer). Several articles on this topic are online. Use browser search words "epstein barr virus" and "gastric carcinoma"
See entire post
"Twenty questions"-biology gameOOOOH ! FINE ! Carcinoma: malignant tumors derived from epithelial cells. This group represent the most common cancers, including the common forms of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer. Lymphoma and Leukemia: malignant tumors ...
See entire post
This page was last modified 21:16, 3 October 2005. This page has been accessed 2,781 times. |
© Biology-Online.org. All Rights Reserved.
Register | Login
| About Us | Contact Us | Link to Us | Disclaimer & Privacy
Science Network - Braintrack.com - University Directory | Chemicool.com - Chemistry