Psammoma Body (sam-O-ma) at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Psammoma Body (sam-O-ma)? A structure found in some benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor cells. Psammoma bodies look like hardened concentric rings when viewed under a microscope. They can be a sign of chronic inflammation.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Hunter
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