Meaning of the word "basal cell carcinoma" in English

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basal cell carcinoma

US /ˈbeɪ.zəl sel kɑːrˈsɪn.oʊ.mə/
UK /ˈbeɪ.zəl sel kɑːrˈsɪn.oʊ.mə/
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Noun

1.

a common type of skin cancer that arises from the basal cells of the epidermis and is typically slow-growing and rarely metastasizes

Example:
He was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on his nose.
Early detection of basal cell carcinoma significantly improves treatment outcomes.
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