Etymology

lymphadenocarcinoma

Today it means: The malignant counterpart of lymphadenoma; the result of malignant transformation of lymphadenoma. Full definition →

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The story

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms, from lymph- + adeno- + carcinoma.

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