Carcinomatoid

/ˌkɑrsɪˈnoʊmətɔɪd/ adjective

Resembling a carcinoma in appearance or characteristics, but not necessarily being a true cancer.

From 'carcinoma' plus '-oid' (resembling). This term helps pathologists describe cells or tissues that look cancerous under the microscope but lack critical malignant features.

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