Mixed tumor

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Mixed Tumor

Mixed tumor (pronunciation: /mɪkst ˈtjuːmər/), also known as a pleomorphic adenoma, is a type of neoplasm that contains more than one type of cell. The term "mixed" refers to the presence of both epithelial cells and connective tissue cells within the tumor.

Etymology

The term "mixed tumor" is derived from the Latin "mixtus", meaning "mixed", and the Greek "tumor", meaning "swelling". The term "pleomorphic adenoma" is derived from the Greek "pleio-", meaning "more", "morph-", meaning "form", and "aden-", meaning "gland", and "-oma", a suffix used in medical terminology to indicate a tumor or neoplasm.

Related Terms

  • Neoplasm: An abnormal growth of tissue, which can be benign or malignant.
  • Epithelial cells: The type of cells that line the surfaces of the body, including the skin, blood vessels, organs, and more.
  • Connective tissue: The type of tissue that supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organs.
  • Benign tumor: A non-cancerous growth that does not spread to other parts of the body.
  • Malignant tumor: A cancerous growth that can spread to other parts of the body.
  • Adenoma: A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue.

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