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tumor: see neoplasm neoplasm or tumor, tissue composed of cells that grow in an abnormal way. Normal tissue is growth-limited, i.e., cell reproduction is equal to cell death. ..... Click the link for more information. . tumour (US), tumor Pathol a. any abnormal swelling b. a mass of tissue formed by a new growth of cells, normally independent of the surrounding structures How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The imaging differential diagnosis should include ameloblastoma, calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor, ossifying fibroma, histiocytosis, osseous hemangioma, and giant-cell reparative granuloma. an odontogenic tumor that is the malignant counterpart to an ameloblastic fibroma, within which it usually arises. an odontogenic tumor marked by simultaneous proliferation of both epithelial and mesenchymal tissue, without formation of enamel or dentin. |
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