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Carcinoma refers to

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Malignant tumours of the connective tissue.
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Malignant tumours of the skin or mucous membrane.
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Malignant tumours of the colon.
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Benign tumours of the connective tissue.
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The correct option is C Malignant tumours of the skin or mucous membrane.
Carcinoma is a type of cancer, that develops form epithelial cells. Specifically, it is a cancer that begins in a tissue that lines the inner or outer surfaces of the body. It occur when the DNA of a cell is damaged or altered and the cell begins to grow uncontrollably and become malignant.
So, the correct answer is 'Malignant tumours of the skin or mucous membrane'.

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