teratoid (Meaning)
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teratoid (a.)
Resembling a monster; abnormal; of a pathological growth, exceedingly complex or highly organized.
Synonyms & Antonyms of teratoid
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teratoid Sentence Examples
- The tumor exhibited teratoid features, resembling embryonic tissues.
- A teratoid cyst contained a disorganized mass of tissues, including bone and hair.
- The teratoid melanoma showed a mixture of malignant and benign elements.
- The teratoid sarcoma originated from embryonic stem cells and possessed a high potential for differentiation.
- The teratoid rhabdomyosarcoma contained skeletal muscle elements within a cancerous mass.
- The teratoid Wilms' tumor displayed a heterogenous composition with epithelial, mesenchymal, and blastemal components.
- The teratoid yolk sac tumor presented as a complex mass with embryonic yolk sac-like structures.
- The teratoid neuroblastoma showed a combination of neural and embryonic tissues, including immature neurons and peripheral nerves.
- The teratoid goiter contained various tissues, such as thyroid gland, cartilage, and hair follicles.
- The teratoid pleural tumor, a rare type of lung cancer, had an unusual appearance with multiple cystic spaces and solid nodules.
FAQs About the word teratoid
Resembling a monster; abnormal; of a pathological growth, exceedingly complex or highly organized.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The tumor exhibited teratoid features, resembling embryonic tissues.
A teratoid cyst contained a disorganized mass of tissues, including bone and hair.
The teratoid melanoma showed a mixture of malignant and benign elements.
The teratoid sarcoma originated from embryonic stem cells and possessed a high potential for differentiation.
