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psammoma body

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1 Definition of psammoma body

Meaning of psammoma body: A structure found in some benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer) tumor cells.

A structure found in some benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer) tumor cells. Psammoma bodies look like hardened concentric rings when viewed under a microscope. They can be a sign of chronic inflammation.

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