Diffuse-Type Adenocarcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** An adenocarcinoma characterized by the presence of a diffuse cellular infiltrate which is composed of poorly cohesive cells with minimal or no glandular formations. Representative example is the gastric diffuse adenocarcinoma.

**Synonyms:** - Adenocarcinoma, Diffuse Type - Adenocarcinoma, diffuse type - Carcinoma, diffuse type