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What is poorly differentiated carcinoma?

Poorly differentiated carcinoma is a type of cancer made up of cells that line the surfaces of organs. Differentiation refers to the degree to which cancer cells resemble normal cells from the tissue in which they originated. When cancer is poorly differentiated, the tumour cells have lost many of the normal structures and features, making …
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Pathologist: Definition

A pathologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing disease by examining tissues, cells, and body fluids — usually under a microscope. When you have a biopsy or surgery, the tissue removed is sent to a pathologist, who studies it and writes the pathology report that explains what was found. In most cases, the …
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