Histopathology Terms

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a medical test involving the removal of a small amount of tissue for examination

  • The doctor recommended a biopsy to further investigate the abnormal growth.
  • The doc said they need to do a biopsy to check out that weird lump.
  • The doc wants to take a little sample with a biopsy to see what's up.
  • Sometimes we need to do a biopsy on our thoughts to understand our true feelings.

adjective relating to the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus

  • The endometrial lining of the uterus is shed during menstruation.
  • I have to go for a check-up because of some issues with my endometrial lining.
  • I heard she's having trouble with her endometrial stuff.
  • The endometrial layer is like a protective blanket for the uterus.

noun a type of brain tumor that typically occurs in children and has distinct characteristics under a microscope

  • Pilocytic astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor that is typically benign and slow-growing.
  • My cousin was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma, but the doctors said it's not too serious.
  • I heard that pilocytic astrocytoma is like the 'chill' of brain tumors - not too worrisome.
  • Dealing with a pilocytic astrocytoma is like having a small cloud in your brain that just hangs around without causing much trouble.

adjective relating to or characteristic of adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that starts in the glands that line some internal organs

  • The patient was diagnosed with adenocarcinomatous lung cancer.
  • They found some adenocarcinomatous cells in the biopsy.
  • I heard adenocarcinomatous is a fancy word for cancer.
  • The spread of negativity in the office was like an adenocarcinomatous growth, slowly taking over.