What is another word for hepatocellular carcinoma?
Pronunciation: [hˌɛpɐtˈə͡ʊsə͡ljˌʊlə kˌɑːsɪnˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Hepatocellular carcinoma also known as HCC is one of the major types of liver cancer. There are several synonyms for the term 'hepatocellular carcinoma' which may be useful to know for medical purposes. Some of the synonyms of hepatocellular carcinoma include hepatoma, liver cancer, primary liver cancer, hepatocarcinoma, and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Each of these terms refers to cancers that begin in liver cells, and may be used interchangeably depending on the context of the disease. Although these terms are similar, they might differ slightly in terms of the cells they affect, the location of the tumor, and the method of treatment employed.
