Pathology Textbooks

noun a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs

• The patient was diagnosed with carcinoma, a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
• My aunt is undergoing treatment for carcinoma, but she's staying positive and hopeful.
• Carcinoma is no joke, man. It's a serious illness that requires immediate medical attention.
• The spread of rumors in the office was like a carcinoma, slowly infecting the entire team with negativity.

noun an inflammation of the kidneys, typically caused by an infection or an autoimmune condition

• Nephritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the kidneys.
• My aunt was diagnosed with nephritis last month.
• I heard that nephritis can be a real pain in the kidneys.
• Dealing with that toxic friend is like having nephritis in your social circle.

adjective describing something that has the characteristics of a tumor

• The doctor discovered a tumorous growth during the patient's routine check-up.
• I heard that Sarah's cat had a tumorous lump that needed to be removed.
• I can't believe how big and tumorous that thing on your arm looks!
• The corruption in the company had spread like a tumorous mass, affecting every department.

noun a type of cancer that starts in the glands that line certain internal organs, such as the lungs, colon, or breast

• The patient was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that forms in the glands.
• My aunt is undergoing treatment for adenocarcinoma, but she's staying positive.
• I heard that dude got hit with adenocarcinoma, that's rough.
• Dealing with adenocarcinoma is like fighting a silent enemy within your own body.