noun
- A tumor or cancer that arises from epithelial tissue, the layer of cells covering the body's surfaces and lining internal organs.
Usage: medical/technical term; often used in pathology and oncology
Examples
- The pathologist diagnosed an epithelioma based on the biopsy results.
- Basal cell epithelioma is one of the most common types of skin cancer.
- Prolonged sun exposure increases the risk of developing epithelioma.
- The patient underwent surgery to remove the epithelioma from the affected area.
- Epitheliomas can develop in various organs, including the skin, lungs, and digestive tract.