Neoplastic Process
pancreatic carcinoma
pan·cre·at·ic car·ci·no·ma
Definitions related to pancreatic carcinoma:
  • (pancreatic cancer) A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the pancreas.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Smoking, chronic pancreatitis, male sex, being black, and possibly long-standing diabetes are risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice, and vomiting are some typical symptoms.
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2025
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