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carcinomatosis

noun
car·​ci·​no·​ma·​to·​sis | \ ˌkär-sə-ˌnō-mə-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce carcinomatosis (audio) \

Definition of carcinomatosis

: a condition in which multiple carcinomas develop simultaneously usually after dissemination from a primary source

Examples of carcinomatosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The iconic actress, best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, has been battling leptomeningeal carcinomatosis since 2013. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Valerie Harper's Family Launches GoFundMe to Help with Medical Expenses Amid Cancer Treatment," 17 July 2019

First Known Use of carcinomatosis

1903, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for carcinomatosis

New Latin, from Latin carcinomat-, carcinoma

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carcinomatosis

noun
car·​ci·​no·​ma·​to·​sis | \ -ˌō-mə-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce carcinomatosis (audio) \
plural carcinomatoses\ -​ˌsēz How to pronounce carcinomatoses (audio) \

Medical Definition of carcinomatosis

: a condition in which multiple carcinomas develop simultaneously usually after dissemination from a primary source

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