Definition

Relating to a type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a carcinomatous condition that required immediate treatment.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new research on carcinomatous cells?

Yeah, it sounds pretty serious and concerning.

I know, right? It really makes you think about health.

Absolutely, we should all stay informed about these things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carcinomatous is formed from "carcinoma" (from Greek "karkinoma", meaning cancer) and the suffix "-tous" (meaning characterized by or full of). The word describes something that is characterized by or related to cancerous tumors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carcinoma' which means cancer, and '-tous' suggests being full of or characterized by. This helps you remember that 'carcinomatous' refers to something related to cancer.

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