hepatoma

/hɛpəˈtoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of liver cancer, especially one that originates in the liver cells and is often large and rapidly growing.

“The doctors discovered a large hepatoma in her liver and recommended immediate surgery.”

Synonyms

  • hepatocellular carcinoma
  • liver cancer

Antonyms

  • healthy liver
  • liver health