A malignant neoplasm that arises from the epithelium of any part of the digestive system. Representative examples include colorectal carcinoma, esophageal carcinoma, and pancreatic carcinoma.
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carcinoma of digestive system; carcinoma of the gastrointestinal system; gastrointestinal carcinoma; gastrointestinal carcinoma (disease); gastrointestinal system carcinoma