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Hepatoma

OncologyGastroenterologyImportant

Malignant tumor arising from hepatocytes, also termed hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common primary liver cancer and a major complication of cirrhosis.

Korean

간세포암(간암)

간세포에서 발생하는 악성 종양으로, 간세포암종(hepatocellular carcinoma)이라고도 한다.

French

Carcinome hépatocellulaire

Tumeur maligne des hépatocytes ; aussi appelé carcinome hépatocellulaire.

Word parts

  • hepat/oRoot(Greek) Liver
  • -omaSuffix(Greek) Tumor, mass

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