Pathology Glossary

adjective showing kindness and gentleness; not harmful or dangerous

• The doctor assured me that the tumor was benign and not cancerous.
• Don't worry, the bump on your skin is just a benign cyst.
• That mole looks totally benign, nothing to worry about.
• His intentions may seem benign, but be cautious of his hidden agenda.

noun a hard mass formed in the body

• The doctor noted the presence of induration at the injection site.
• The nurse said there was some hardening at the spot where you got the shot.
• I felt a little lump where the needle went in, must be some induration.
• His heart showed signs of emotional induration after years of disappointment.

noun a localized area of necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

• The patient was diagnosed with a myocardial infarction.
• My uncle had a heart attack caused by an infarction.
• I heard that John's dad had a blockage that led to an infarction.
• The sudden loss of funding was like an infarction to the company's growth.

noun the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply

• Necrosis is the death of cells or tissues due to disease or injury.
• If you don't treat that wound properly, necrosis can occur.
• Dude, you better watch out for necrosis if you keep ignoring that infection.
• The neglect of the project led to the necrosis of the team's morale.

noun a small, raised, solid pimple or swelling on the skin, typically inflamed but not producing pus

• The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with a papule on their skin.
• I noticed a small papule on my arm, should I be worried?
• That papule looks gross, you should get it checked out.
• The small mistake was like a papule on an otherwise flawless report.

adjective relating to or affected by tuberculosis

• The patient was diagnosed with tubercular infection and was immediately put on a treatment plan.
• My grandfather used to tell stories about the old days when people still feared tubercular diseases.
• I heard that guy is tubercular, so make sure to wash your hands after shaking his hand.
• The company's financial situation was described as tubercular, with profits steadily declining.