noun
- Plural of hepatoma; malignant tumors of the liver, especially primary liver cancer arising from hepatocytes.
Usage: medical/technical term; also called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hepatomas after imaging revealed multiple tumors in the liver.
- Hepatomas are often associated with chronic hepatitis B or C infection.
- Treatment options for hepatomas include surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
- The incidence of hepatomas is higher in regions with high rates of viral hepatitis.
- Early detection of hepatomas improves the chances of successful treatment.