1. Plural of carcinoma; malignant tumors that arise from epithelial cells and are the most common type of cancer.
Usage: medical/technical term; always plural in this form

Examples

• Squamous cell carcinomas are often found on sun-exposed skin.
• The biopsy revealed multiple carcinomas in the tissue sample.
• Lung carcinomas account for a significant percentage of cancer deaths worldwide.
• Early detection of carcinomas improves treatment outcomes.
• Basal cell carcinomas are the most common type of skin cancer.
• The pathologist identified three distinct carcinomas in the organ.
• Risk factors for carcinomas include smoking, UV exposure, and family history.