Medical Definition of Cylindroma
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A histologic type of epithelial neoplasm, frequently malignant, characterised by islands of neoplastic cells embedded in a hyalinised stroma which may represent a thickened basement membrane; may form from ducts of glands, especially in salivary glands, skin, and bronchi; in the salivary glands, also termed adenoid cystic carcinoma.
Synonym: cylindroadenoma.
Origin: G. Kylindros, cylinder, -oma, tumour
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cylindroma
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