cytomegalic

Thân thiện

A scientist examines cytomegalic cells under a microscope.

Definition

1. Adjective: Of, relating to, or characterized by greatly enlarged cells.

Usage

The adjective "cytomegalic" is a specialized medical term used to describe cells that are abnormally large. It is most commonly used in the context of specific viral infections and their associated cellular changes. * The pathologist identified cytomegalic changes in the tissue sample, indicating a possible viral infection. * A defining feature of the virus is the formation of cytomegalic cells with prominent inclusions.

Advanced Usage

• Cytomegalic inclusion disease: This is the full name for a disease caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV), characterized by the presence of these enlarged cells with distinctive inclusions, especially in newborns.
  • The infant was diagnosed with cytomegalic inclusion disease after birth.

Variants and Related Words

• Cytomegalovirus (noun): A specific virus (abbreviated CMV) that causes cells to become cytomegalic. This is the most common compound term.
  • The patient tested positive for cytomegalovirus.
• Cytomegaly (noun): The condition or process of having enlarged cells.
  • The biopsy showed evidence of cytomegaly.

Synonyms

• Hypertrophic (in a cellular pathology context): Referring to the enlargement of an organ or tissue due to the increase in size of its cells. While related, "hypertrophic" is a broader term not specific to viral inclusion bodies.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characterized by greatly enlarged cells