pathological cell
[pæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl sɛl]
nounpl: pathological cells
célula patológica
1. A cell that has undergone abnormal changes in structure or function due to disease, injury, or genetic mutation
The pathological cell samples showed signs of malignancy under the microscope.
As amostras de células patológicas mostraram sinais de malignidade sob o microscópio.
2. A diseased or abnormally functioning cell that deviates from normal cellular characteristics
Pathological cells in cancer tissue multiply uncontrollably.
As células patológicas no tecido canceroso se multiplicam incontrolavelmente.
The term 'pathological cell' is primarily used in medical, scientific, and healthcare contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is a specialized medical terminology essential for pathologists, oncologists, and medical researchers when discussing disease diagnosis and treatment. In Brazil, this term appears frequently in medical journals, university curricula, and hospital diagnostic reports.
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