Pleomorphism (cytology)
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pleomorphism-cytology-290-17810423
title:
Pleomorphism (cytology)
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Pleomorphism is a term used in histology and cytopathology to describe variability in the size, shape and staining of cells and/or their nuclei. Several key determinants of cell and nuclear size, like ploidy and the regulation of cellular metabolism, are commonly disrupted in tumors. Therefore, cellular and nuclear pleomorphism is one of the earliest hallmarks of cancer progression and a feature characteristic of malignant neoplasms and dysplasia. Certain benign cell types may also exhibit pleom
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Variability in the size and shape of a cell or nucleus
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleomorphism_(cytology)
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2023-12-03T20:34:05Z
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