Psammoma
Translation of "psammoma" into Russian
psammoma
NounUK
/sæˈməʊmə/
US
/sæˈmoʊmə/
psammoma
psammomas pl
The pathologist identified a psammoma body in the tissue sample.
Патолог обнаружил псаммому в образце ткани.
Definitions
psammoma
NounUK
/sæˈməʊmə/
US
/sæˈmoʊmə/
A benign or low-grade tumor composed chiefly of concentric, lamellated calcified structures (psammoma bodies), most commonly arising in the meninges or ovary.
Microscopy confirmed that the mass was a psammoma rather than a more aggressive neoplasm.
A rounded, lamellated calcified structure found within certain tumors; a psammoma body. (Less common)
Numerous psammomas were seen scattered throughout the papillary carcinoma.
psammoma
AdjectiveUK
/sæˈməʊmə/
US
/sæˈmoʊmə/
Relating to or containing psammoma bodies.
The biopsy showed psammoma calcifications typical of papillary thyroid carcinoma.