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epithelioid

American  
[ep-uh-thee-lee-oid] / ˌɛp əˈθi liˌɔɪd /

adjective

  1. resembling epithelium.


Etymology

Origin of epithelioid

First recorded in 1875–80; epitheli(um) + -oid

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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

Cancers of the stomach or uterus contain epithelioid cells whose shape simulates the varieties in the stomach and uterus.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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

The breaking up of ordinary pus cells or lymphocytes does not appear to give rise to any such substances; but there is much evidence that the decomposition products of epithelial and epithelioid cells act chemiotactically.

From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by W. Myers

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