Pathology · Multiple Systems · Medium
Pleomorphism
Meaning: Variation in the size and shape of cells or nuclei, a common feature of malignancy.
In practice: Nuclear pleomorphism was one feature used to grade the breast carcinoma.
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Which word means: Reversible change in which one mature cell type is replaced by another better suited to a stressful environment.
Answer: Metaplasia
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Answer: Infarction
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