abnormal cell
[əbˈnɔːrməl sɛl]
nounpl: abnormal cells
célula anormal
1. A cell that deviates from normal structure, function, or appearance; often indicative of disease, mutation, or malignant transformation
The biopsy revealed abnormal cells that required further investigation.
A biópsia revelou células anormais que exigiam investigação adicional.
2. In medical diagnostics, cells that display irregular morphology, increased nuclear size, or unusual staining patterns under microscopic examination
The pathologist identified abnormal cells consistent with early-stage cancer.
O patologista identificou células anormais consistentes com câncer em estágio inicial.
This is primarily technical medical terminology used consistently across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries in medical, scientific, and healthcare contexts. In Brazil, the term is commonly encountered in medical reports, cancer screenings, and pathology discussions. The phrase is formal and professional, reflecting its importance in medical diagnostics and patient education.
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