Poroid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A pore-like hole.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having, or associated with pores not-comparable

    "Histological examination revealed many nests of small, cuboidal poroid cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm and monomorphic nuclei in the dermis, and in some areas tumor cells invaded the epidermis ( Figure 2C )."

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"Histological examination revealed many nests of small, cuboidal poroid cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm and monomorphic nuclei in the dermis, and in some areas tumor cells invaded the epidermis ( Figure 2C )."

Etymology

From pore + -oid.

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