Carcinoma, Bronchogenic (also known as Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Bronchogenic Carcinomas): Malignant neoplasm arising from the epithelium of the BRONCHI. It represents a large group of epithelial lung malignancies which can be divided into two clinical groups: SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER and NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG CARCINOMA.

NIH MeSH · D002283Diseases

Carcinoma, Bronchogenic

Also known asBronchogenic Carcinoma · Bronchogenic Carcinomas · Carcinomas, Bronchogenic · Carcinoma, Bronchial · Bronchial Carcinoma · Bronchial Carcinomas · Carcinomas, Bronchial

Definition

Malignant neoplasm arising from the epithelium of the BRONCHI. It represents a large group of epithelial lung malignancies which can be divided into two clinical groups: SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER and NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG CARCINOMA.

MeSH classification

  • C04.588.894.797.520.109.220
  • C08.381.540.140
  • C08.785.520.100.220

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Common questions about Carcinoma, Bronchogenic

What does Carcinoma, Bronchogenic mean in medicine?
Malignant neoplasm arising from the epithelium of the BRONCHI. It represents a large group of epithelial lung malignancies which can be divided into two clinical groups: SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER and NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG CARCINOMA. 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 Carcinoma, Bronchogenic known by any other names?
Yes. Carcinoma, Bronchogenic is also referred to as Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Bronchogenic Carcinomas, Carcinomas, Bronchogenic, Carcinoma, Bronchial 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 Carcinoma, Bronchogenic sit in the medical classification?
Carcinoma, Bronchogenic falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.588.894.797.520.109.220, C08.381.540.140, C08.785.520.100.220). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002283) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗