Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carcino
Prefix in medical terminology
/ˈkärsɪnō/
Definition
A prefix used to denote cancer or malignancy.
Examples
- Carcinogenic: Referring to substances that can lead to cancer.
- Carcinoma: A type of cancer that begins in the skin or tissues that line internal organs.
- Carcinoid: A type of slow-growing cancer that can arise in the neuroendocrine system.
Meaning
The term carcino refers to anything relating to cancer. It is often used in medical terminologies to describe tumor cells or cancerous growths.
Synonyms
- Oncogenic
- Malignant
- Neoplastic
