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Pleomorphic
Many-formed. A tumor may be pleomorphic. Pleomorphic is synonymous with protean (capable of assuming different shapes like the many-formed Greek god Proteus).
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- X-ray 1. High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-rays possess the properties of…
- Aldosteronism Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone from the cortex (the outer layer) of the adrenal gland or a tumor…
- Chronic fatigue syndrome See: Chronic myelogenous leukemia.
- Syndrome, hemolytic uremic See: Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome.
- Menkes syndrome A genetic disorder, also known as kinky hair syndrome, in which the hair is fragile and twisted ('kinky') and…
- Nasal septum deviation Failure of the nasal septum to be in the midline where it is supposed to be. (The nasal septum is the wall…
- Papilla of Vater See: Ampulla of Vater
- Multislice computed tomography See: Multidetector computed tomography
- Psoralen photochemotherapy See: PUVA
- Flexion The process of bending or the state of being bent. Flexion of the fingers results in a clenched fist.