<oncology, tumour> Malignant tumour derived from hepatocytes. Associated with hepatitis B in 80-90% of cases. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Hepatocarcinoma: Carcinoma (a form of cancer) that originates in liver cells. Hepatocarcinoma is better known today as hepatocellular carcinoma. See: Hepatocellular carcinoma. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=39872