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|Short definition=Endometrial biopsy (EN-doh-MEE-Baum-ul BY-op-see) A procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the endometrium (the lining of the womb) for examination under a microscope . A thin tube is inserted through the cervix into the uterus, and gentle scraping and suction are used to remove the sample 
|Short definition=Endometrial cancer - (EN-doh-MEE-tree-oyd KAN-ser) A type of cancer that usually develops in the glandular tissue of the endometrium (the lining of the womb) or ovaries, but also develops in the fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina can form. The cancer cells usually look similar to normal glandular cells under the microscope. 
|Type=Cancer terms
|Type=Cancer terms
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Endometrial cancer - {{pronunciation}} (EN-doh-MEE-Baum-ul KAN-ser) Cancer that forms in the tissue lining the uterus (the small, hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman's pelvis in which a fetus develops). Most endometrial cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that start in cells that produce and release mucus and other fluids) {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
Endometrial cancer - (EN-doh-MEE-tree-oyd KAN-ser) A type of cancer that usually develops in the glandular tissue of the endometrium (the lining of the womb) or ovaries, but also develops in the fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina can form. The cancer cells usually look similar to normal glandular cells under the microscope. Endometrioid cancer usually grows and spreads slowly, can be treated, and has a good prognosis (chance of health). It is the most common type of endometrial cancer. Also called endometrioid adenocarcinoma {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

Revision as of 17:34, 11 January 2023

Endometrial cancer
TermEndometrial cancer
Short definitionEndometrial cancer - (EN-doh-MEE-tree-oyd KAN-ser) A type of cancer that usually develops in the glandular tissue of the endometrium (the lining of the womb) or ovaries, but also develops in the fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina can form. The cancer cells usually look similar to normal glandular cells under the microscope. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Endometrial cancer - (EN-doh-MEE-tree-oyd KAN-ser) A type of cancer that usually develops in the glandular tissue of the endometrium (the lining of the womb) or ovaries, but also develops in the fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina can form. The cancer cells usually look similar to normal glandular cells under the microscope. Endometrioid cancer usually grows and spreads slowly, can be treated, and has a good prognosis (chance of health). It is the most common type of endometrial cancer. Also called endometrioid adenocarcinoma

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