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do not use for "cancer" routinely: use only for carcinoma as a histological type; coordinate with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term; entry term CARCINOMA, ANAPLASTIC: do not coordinate with ANAPLASIA unless anaplasia is particularly discussed
Scope Note
A malignant neoplasm made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate the surrounding tissues and give rise to metastases. It is a histological type of neoplasm and not a synonym for cancer.
A malignant neoplasm made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate the surrounding tissues and give rise to metastases. It is a histological type of neoplasm and not a synonym for cancer.