Carcinoma refers to
(a) benign tumours of the connective tissue
(b) malignant tumours of the connective tissue
(c) malignant tumours of the skin or mucous membrane
(d) malignant tumours of the colon
Correct option: (c) malignant tumours of the skin or mucous membrane
Explanation:
Carcinomas are malignant growths of the epithelial tissue that cover or line body organs.
