Large cell
Large Cell
Large cell (/lɑːrdʒ sɛl/), in the context of biology and medicine, refers to a type of cell that is significantly larger than the typical cells in its environment. The term is often used in the field of pathology to describe abnormal cells seen in various types of cancer, including large cell lung cancer and large cell lymphoma.
Etymology
The term "large cell" is derived from the Latin words "largus" meaning abundant or plentiful, and "cella" meaning a small room, which in biological terms refers to the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms.
Related Terms
- Cell (biology): The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms. Cells are the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently.
- Large cell lung cancer: A subtype of non-small cell lung cancer characterized by large, abnormal cells.
- Large cell lymphoma: A type of lymphoma characterized by large, abnormal lymphocytes.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury. It involves the examination of tissues, organs, bodily fluids, and autopsies in order to study and diagnose disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Large cell
- Wikipedia's article - Large cell
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