CARCINOMA IN SITU
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Carcinoma In Situ.
Carcinoma In Situ - as a noun
A cluster of malignant cells that has not yet invaded the deeper epithelial tissue or spread to other parts of the body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preinvasive cancerExample Sentences
"She was diagnosed with carcinoma in situ of the cervix."
"The doctor explained that the tumor was carcinoma in situ and had not spread."
"Treatment for carcinoma in situ usually involves surgery or radiation therapy."
"The biopsy revealed carcinoma in situ in the breast tissue."
"Regular screenings can help detect carcinoma in situ before it becomes invasive cancer."