epithelioid
Aussprache: [ˌɛpɪˈθiːliɔɪd]
Wort
Kontext: „biology“
(adjective) related to cells that look like epithelial cells, which are the thin layers of cells that cover surfaces in the body. Epithelioid cells are often seen in certain types of inflammation or tumors.
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The doctor observed epithelioid cells under the microscope, which indicated a specific type of healing process.
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There were no epithelioid cells found in the sample, meaning it didn't show signs of that particular condition.
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What do epithelioid cells indicate when they appear in tissue samples?
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