Non-small cell carcinoma is a general term doctors use to describe a large group of cancers composed of large, abnormal-looking cells. Most of the time, this term refers to cancers that originate in the lungs, although it can also be used to describe cancers that begin in other parts of the body. About 85% of …
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Myxoid is a descriptive term pathologists use to describe tissue that has a gel-like, loose, or mucus-rich appearance when examined under the microscope. The word comes from the Greek myxa, meaning mucus. When tissue is described as myxoid, it means the space between the cells contains a large amount of a soft, jelly-like material, rather …
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In medicine, the term benign describes something that is not cancerous. Most often, it refers to growths or tumors that do not spread or invade other parts of the body. Pathologists, who are doctors specialized in examining tissues and cells, use the word benign to indicate that a particular growth or tissue sample does not …
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Carcinoma is a type of cancer that begins in epithelial cells. Epithelial cells are specialized cells that line the surfaces of your body, both inside and out. For example, epithelial cells form your skin, line your digestive tract, and cover the surfaces of organs like your lungs, breasts, and prostate. Carcinomas can start in any …
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In pathology, the term tumour describes an abnormal growth of cells in the body. Normally, cells grow and divide in a controlled way. However, tumour cells multiply uncontrollably, forming a lump or mass. Tumours can develop anywhere in your body and can vary significantly in their appearance and behaviour. How are tumours categorized? Tumours are …
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