
Meaning of CARCINOMA IN SITU
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body |
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| | Synonyms: | | preinvasive cancer |
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| | See Also: | | carcinoma | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Cancer that is confined to the cells where it began, and has not spread into surrounding tissues. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | An epithelial cancer, typically in the uterus, that has not yet spread to underlying tissues. |
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