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carcin-, carcino- — Cancer

carcin-, carcino- means cancer. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: carcinoma.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Cancer

• Ancient Greek: καρκίνος (karkinos)

Examples and word parts

carcinoma

A cancer arising in epithelial tissue.

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