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Meaning of signet ring cell carcinoma: A highly malignant type of cancer typically found in glandular cells that line the digestive organs.

Definition of signet ring cell carcinoma

A highly malignant type of cancer typically found in glandular cells that line the digestive organs. The cells resemble signet rings when examined under a microscope.

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