epithelioid
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of epithelioid
First recorded in 1875–80; epitheli(um) + -oid
Example Sentences
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Like Milla, Ainscough was diagnosed with an aggressive type of epithelioid sarcoma in her forearm.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025
Ham had been diagnosed with a type of sarcoma called epithelioid angiomyolipoma.
From Fox News • Jan. 26, 2022
Notwithstanding these resemblances, which are also present in secondary tumors at remote parts of the body, the epithelioid growth advances without limit and without reproducing the normal type.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
On microscopical examination, however, there is evidence of infection in the shape of bacilli and of characteristic giant and epithelioid cells.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
Microscopically they consist of solid masses of epithelioid cells with numerous blood-vessels between, while, embedded in their periphery, are often found masses of thymic tissue including the concentric corpuscles of Hassall.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
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