uncircumscribed
- adjective
- /ˌʌnˈsɜrkəmˌskraɪbd/
- Specialized
- An uncircumscribed tumor can be more difficult to remove surgically.
Examples
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Radiologists look for uncircumscribed masses as a possible sign of malignancy.
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The doctor noted an uncircumscribed lesion that required further investigation.
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The tumor was found to be uncircumscribed.
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In her report, Dr. Smith described the lesion as uncircumscribed.
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The doctor noted an uncircumscribed lesion that required further investigation.
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Radiologists look for uncircumscribed masses as a possible sign of malignancy.
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An uncircumscribed tumor can be more difficult to remove surgically.
Synonyms
1
4.7
Without walls or edges, things move freely
1
9.5
Not clearly separated from other things and lacking clear edges
1
7.1
An area or object with no clear edge that seems to join what is around it
Extending across an edge or past a border
Antonyms
How Restricted
61
3.7
149
3.9
103
1.9
- Specialized
600
3.7
23
4.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
uncircumscribed = circumscribed (transparent) = un + circumscribe + ed
A standard negation prefix 'un-' is added to the adjective 'circumscribed' (having defined boundaries), so the meaning is directly the negation of that adjective.
Etymology
Uncircumscribed comes from un- 'not' and circum- 'around' plus a part that meant 'to write or draw'. Think of not drawing a circle around a spot so it has no clear edge, which is why doctors call a lesion or tumor uncircumscribed when it spreads without a sharp border.