👉 A term that refers to a type of cancer that occurs in the cells within the body's tissues, particularly in the lining of organs such as the stomach and esophagus. This condition is also called a "cytopathic" or "pathogenic" tumor because it arises from abnormal growths or changes in normal tissue in the body. Cytophagous tumors are often caused by mutations that occur within certain genes, which can lead to an abnormal cell cycle and the development of