1. Plural of adenocarcinoma; malignant tumors that originate in glandular tissue or cells that produce mucus.
Usage: medical/oncology term; typically used in clinical and research contexts

Examples

• Adenocarcinomas of the lung are among the most common types of lung cancer.
• Colorectal adenocarcinomas account for the majority of colon cancer cases.
• The pathologist identified multiple adenocarcinomas in the tissue samples.
• Gastric adenocarcinomas often develop from chronic inflammation of the stomach lining.
• Treatment options for adenocarcinomas depend on the stage and location of the tumors.
• Screening programs help detect adenocarcinomas of the breast and colon at earlier stages.