Nuclear moulding
Nuclear moulding is a term used in pathology to describe the alteration in the shape of a cell nucleus due to pressure exerted by adjacent nuclei. This phenomenon is often observed in certain types of cancer, such as carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, and is considered a diagnostic feature of these conditions.
Pronunciation
Nuclear moulding is pronounced as /ˈnjuː.kli.ər ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/.
Etymology
The term nuclear moulding is derived from the English words nuclear, referring to the cell nucleus, and moulding, which means shaping or forming. The term is used to describe the process where the shape of a cell nucleus is altered due to pressure from adjacent nuclei.
Related Terms
- Cell nucleus: The central part of a cell that contains most of its genetic material.
- Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
- Adenocarcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in the mucous glands inside of organs.
- Pathology: The scientific study of the causes and effects of diseases.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nuclear moulding
- Wikipedia's article - Nuclear moulding
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