D002277Level 5
Carcinoma
**Definition:** 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.
**Tree numbers:** - C04.557.470.200
**Synonyms:** - Epithelioma - Malignant Epithelial Neoplasms - Neoplasms, Malignant Epithelial - Epithelial Neoplasms, Malignant - Epithelial Tumors, Malignant
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