Carcinoma

Synonyms of carcinoma

• tumor
• cancer
• malignancy

Antonyms of carcinoma

• healthy tissue
• benign tumor
• noncancerous growth

Collocations of carcinoma

lung carcinoma

Frequency: 80 %

He was diagnosed with advanced lung carcinoma.

skin carcinoma

Frequency: 70 %

Regular use of sunscreen can help prevent skin carcinoma.

breast carcinoma

Frequency: 65 %

She underwent surgery to remove the breast carcinoma.

prostate carcinoma

Frequency: 60 %

Early detection of prostate carcinoma can improve treatment outcomes.

colorectal carcinoma

Frequency: 55 %

Screening tests can help detect colorectal carcinoma at an early stage.

Idiomatic Expressions for carcinoma

• Phrase: lobular carcinoma
  Meaning: a type of cancer that starts in the lobules, or the glands that produce milk, in the breast
  Usage: The mammogram showed signs of lobular carcinoma, prompting the need for a surgical consultation.