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Follicular tumour
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A tumour in a follicle
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Follicularis, латинский
Tumour, английский
An unusual swelling or growth of new cells the x-ray showed a tumour in the breast. a brain tumour. (note: for other terms referring to tumours, see words beginning with onco-. the us spelling is tumor.)
Tumour ley, английский
A tumour of the leydig cells of the testis. it often releases testosterone, which makes young boys show early signs of maturing. g.v. l.g.v. abbr lymphogranuloma venereum lh abbr luteinising hormone
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Synovioma, английский
A tumour in a synovial membrane
Melanoma, английский
A tumour formed of dark pigmented cells comment: abcd is the key to remember if you want to know if there is a risk of developing a melanoma: a = asymmetry, ie. the two sides are not quite the same, and the mole does not have a perfect shape; b = border, the edge becomes irregular; c = colour, there may be a change in colour, with the mole becoming darker; d = diameter, any change in diameter should be considered an important factor. among other features, pain is rarely an important feature but itching could be one.
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