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endometrial carcinoma

endometrial carcinoma

6.0
A cancer that starts in the lining of the womb
  • noun
  • /ˌɛndəˈmiːtriəl ˌkɑːrˈsɪnə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : carcinoma endometrial
  • Treatment options for endometrial carcinoma may include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

Examples

  • Early detection of endometrial carcinoma often leads to a better prognosis.

  • She was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma last year.

  • The patient was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma after experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding.

  • The doctor explained that endometrial carcinoma can be treated effectively.

  • Annual screenings are essential to detect conditions like endometrial carcinoma early.

  • She was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma after experiencing unusual symptoms.

  • Doctors recommend monitoring for signs of endometrial carcinoma during routine gynecological check-ups.

Synonyms

endometrial cancer
vsendometrial carcinoma
  • Specialized
1 3.7

A cancer that starts in the thin lining of the womb

means the same disease but called a malignant growth medically

Surface Forms

endometrial carcinoma singular
endometrial carcinomas plural

Morphology

endometrial + carcinoma

The term is fully compositional: 'endometrial' means relating to the uterine lining and 'carcinoma' means a cancerous tumor, so the phrase denotes a malignant tumor of the endometrium. While medical vocabulary is specialized, the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituent parts and therefore understandable to a learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Endometrial carcinoma combines endometrial (the thin inner 'lining' of the womb) and carcinoma (a word for 'a cancerous tumor'). So, it means 'a cancer that starts in the lining of the womb'.