Adenocarcinoma of Lung (also known as Lung Adenocarcinomas, Lung Adenocarcinoma): A carcinoma originating in the lung and the most common lung cancer type in never-smokers. Malignant cells exhibit distinct features such as glandular epithelial, or tubular morphology. Mutations in KRAS, EGFR, BRAF, and ERBB2 genes are a

NIH MeSH · D000077192Diseases

Adenocarcinoma of Lung

Also known asLung Adenocarcinomas · Lung Adenocarcinoma · Adenocarcinoma, Lung · Adenocarcinomas, Lung

Definition

A carcinoma originating in the lung and the most common lung cancer type in never-smokers. Malignant cells exhibit distinct features such as glandular epithelial, or tubular morphology. Mutations in KRAS, EGFR, BRAF, and ERBB2 genes are associated with this cancer.

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.470.200.025.022
  • C04.588.894.797.520.055

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Common questions about Adenocarcinoma of Lung

What does Adenocarcinoma of Lung mean in medicine?
A carcinoma originating in the lung and the most common lung cancer type in never-smokers. Malignant cells exhibit distinct features such as glandular epithelial, or tubular morphology. Mutations in KRAS, EGFR, BRAF, and ERBB2 genes are associated with this cancer. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adenocarcinoma of Lung known by any other names?
Yes. Adenocarcinoma of Lung is also referred to as Lung Adenocarcinomas, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Adenocarcinoma, Lung, Adenocarcinomas, Lung in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adenocarcinoma of Lung sit in the medical classification?
Adenocarcinoma of Lung falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.200.025.022, C04.588.894.797.520.055). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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