Gynecologic Oncology Glossary
100 terms total — 8 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
ovarian preservation
Surgical approach that maintains ovarian function in reproductive-age patients when oncologically safe.
carcinomatosis
Widespread dissemination of cancer cells throughout a body cavity, typically the peritoneum.
clear cell carcinoma
Histologic subtype of ovarian cancer characterized by cells with clear cytoplasm and poor prognosis.
endometrioid carcinoma
A type of endometrial cancer that resembles normal endometrial glands and is typically estrogen-related.
mucinous adenocarcinoma
Ovarian cancer subtype producing mucin, often large and unilateral at presentation.
papillary serous adenocarcinoma
Aggressive subtype of ovarian or endometrial cancer characterized by papillary growth pattern and serous differentiation...
peritoneal carcinomatosis
Widespread dissemination of cancer throughout the peritoneal cavity, commonly seen in advanced ovarian cancer.
serous carcinoma
Aggressive type of gynecologic cancer that can arise from ovary, fallopian tube, or peritoneum, often presenting at adva...
uterine papillary serous carcinoma
An aggressive type of endometrial cancer with high-grade features and tendency for early extrauterine spread.