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pleomorphism

noun/ˌpliːəˈmɔːfɪzəm/

C2CEFR level
92/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

Variability in the size and shape of cells or their nuclei, a feature of malignancy.

Nuclear pleomorphism and prominent nucleoli contributed to the high histological grade.

Topic: Oncology in Medical English

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