Endocrine Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A carcinoma that arises from the endocrine glands. Representative examples include thyroid gland carcinomas, parathyroid gland carcinomas, adrenal cortex carcinomas, and neuroendocrine carcinomas.

**Synonyms:** - Endocrine Gland Carcinoma - Endocrine System Carcinoma - Primary Endocrine Carcinoma - Primary Endocrine Gland Carcinoma