The prefix "adeno" means "gland".
The word "carcinoma" in both of these words means "malignant tumor".
Adding the prefix "adeno" means it is a particular type of tumor, specifically "a tumor of the gland". There are many different types of gland; which one do you have questions about?
Do you have a specific question- have your or someone you know been diagnosed with an adenocarcinoma? Why are you wondering the difference between these two words?
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Yes, there is a difference.
The prefix "adeno" means "gland".
The word "carcinoma" in both of these words means "malignant tumor".
Adding the prefix "adeno" means it is a particular type of tumor, specifically "a tumor of the gland". There are many different types of gland; which one do you have questions about?
Do you have a specific question- have your or someone you know been diagnosed with an adenocarcinoma? Why are you wondering the difference between these two words?
June 14, 2009 - 12:13pmThis Comment
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