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Cystadenoma
A cystadenoma is a type of benign tumor that develops from ovarian tissue. They may be filled with a mucous-type fluid material. Cystadenomas can become very large and may measure 12 inches or more in diameter
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- Atypical Not typical, not usual, not normal, abnormal. Atypical is often used to refer to the appearance of…
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- Barium solution A liquid containing barium sulfate. The barium is radioopaque -- it shows up on x-rays. The barium outlines…
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- Catabolism The energy-burning aspect of metabolism
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