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Glandular Carcinoma

Definition:

Glandular carcinoma refers to a type of cancer that originates in the glandular tissue of an organ. It occurs when the normal cells of the glandular tissue mutate and begin to multiply uncontrollably, eventually forming a tumor.

Examples:

1. Noun - Medical Sense:

A biopsy confirmed that the patient was suffering from glandular carcinoma in the colon.

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2. Noun - General Sense:

Glandular carcinoma can affect various organs such as the lungs, breasts, prostate, or pancreas.

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3. Adjective:

The pathologist identified the tumor as glandular carcinoma, indicating its origin in glandular tissue.

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