lung cancers
Respiratory organ tumors
Lung cancers is the plural of lung cancer, referring to multiple types or instances of malignant tumors originating in lung tissue.
The plural typically appears in medical contexts distinguishing varieties: Small cell and non-small cell lung cancers respond differently to treatment.
Most cases are linked to smoking, though non-smokers can develop the disease.
- pleuraMembrane around lungs
- mesotheliomaMalignancy of organ linings
- neoplasmAbnormal tissue mass
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
- small cellDiminutive enclosed unit
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