pleomorphic
- adjective
- /ˌpliːəˈmɔrfɪk/
- Specialized
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pleomórfico
- The pathologist noted that the tumor showed pleomorphic characteristics, varying in both size and shape.
- pleomorphic adenoma
- pleomorphic cells
- pleomorphic nuclei
It's like when you actually look at it, it's just pleomorphic.
- It's like when you actually look at it, it's just pleomorphic.
Examples
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It's pleomorphic, but tends toward ovoid in shape.
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However, some scattered cells are larger and contain more pleomorphic nuclei.
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The pathologic diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma was originally made 8 years ago.
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One other patient whose cytology was definitive for a pleomorphic adenoma was recommended for surgery, but the patient refused.
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There were 8 cases of pleomorphic salivary adenoma and 1 case of Warthin's tumor.
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There were areas composed of sheets of keratinizing squamous cells with pleomorphic nuclei.
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The most common variant is carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma, which is capable of metastasis.
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Malignant transformation of pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal cavity has been reported in 2.4% to 10% of cases.
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The frozen-section diagnosis read, "Lesion suspicious for pleomorphic adenoma with no suspicion of malignancy."
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In conclusion, intranasal pleomorphic adenoma is rare. The most common site of this benign neoplasm is the parotid gland.
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Compounds
- Specialized
A rare cancer in older adults that starts in arm or leg muscles with cells of different shapes
- Specialized
A rare cancer of limb muscles in older adults with different cell shapes
How Variable
Surface Forms
Morphology
pleomorphic = pleomorph (semi-transparent) = pleo + morph + ic
The term 'pleomorph' indicates various forms, but the scientific context may not be immediately clear to all learners.
Etymology
The word pleomorphic comes from Greek parts pleo- meaning 'many' and -morph meaning 'shape'. So a pleomorphic organism or cell can appear in many different shapes.