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Meaning of bronchopulmonary cancer
A type of cancer that originates in the bronchi or lungs.
Etymology of bronchopulmonary cancer
The word "bronchopulmonary" comes from the Greek words "bronchos" (windpipe) and "pulmon" (lung).
The word "cancer" comes from the Greek word "karkinos" (crab), which was used to describe the disease due to the resemblance of the swollen blood vessels around a tumor to the claws of a crab.
The term "bronchopulmonary cancer" has been used in medical literature since the early 20th century to describe cancers that originate in the lungs or airways.
Synonyms
lung cancer
pulmonary cancer
bronchogenic carcinoma
respiratory cancer
thoracic cancer
chest cancer
malignant tumor
carcinoma
adenocarcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
small cell carcinoma
non-small cell carcinoma
metastatic cancer
invasive cancer
malignant neoplasm
bronchial cancer
tracheal cancer
airway cancer
pulmonary tumor
lung tumor
chest tumor
respiratory tumor
thoracic tumor
cancer of the lung
cancer of the bronchi
cancer of the trachea
cancer of the airways.
Definitions
- A malignant tumor that arises from the epithelial cells of the bronchi or lungs.
- A primary or secondary cancer that affects the lungs, bronchi, or trachea.
- A type of cancer that can be classified into different subtypes, such as adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and small cell carcinoma.
Usage Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary cancer and underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
- Smoking is a major risk factor for developing bronchopulmonary cancer.
- The new treatment for bronchopulmonary cancer has shown promising results in clinical trials.
Antonyms
benign tumor
non-cancerous growth
harmless neoplasm
benign cyst
non-malignant tumor
pseudotumor
hamartoma
choristoma
benign polyp
non-neoplastic lesion
inflammatory lesion
infectious disease
benign inflammation
non-cancerous condition
reversible condition
curable disease
treatable illness
minor ailment
benign condition.