DECIDUOMA
\dɪsˌɪdjuːˈə͡ʊmə], \dɪsˌɪdjuːˈəʊmə], \d_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_d_j_uː_ˈəʊ_m_ə]\
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An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, not due to tumor formation. It differs from HYPERTROPHY, which is an increase in bulk without an increase in the number of cells.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A new growth resembling the decidua, found in the uterus; especially, a very malignant, rapidly fatal tumor (D. malignum), which produces metastases in the bones and viscera, and intermittent discharge of blood and fetid masses of the growth from the uterus. Treatment: early hysterectomy.
By Alexander Duane
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