OVARIAN NEOPLASM Meaning and
Definition
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Ovarian neoplasm is a medical term used to describe an abnormal growth or tumor in the ovary. It refers to any abnormal and uncontrolled proliferation of cells within the ovarian tissue, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). It is a broad term that encompasses various types of tumors affecting the ovaries.
Benign ovarian neoplasms are usually non-life-threatening and do not spread to other parts of the body. They can include cysts, which are fluid-filled sacs, as well as solid masses such as fibromas, adenomas, or teratomas. Although benign neoplasms are typically not a cause for concern, some may cause symptoms or complications that require medical attention or treatment.
Malignant ovarian neoplasms, on the other hand, are cancerous and have the potential to invade nearby tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant organs. They can be further categorized into several subtypes, such as epithelial tumors, germ cell tumors, and stromal tumors. Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common type, arising from the cells that cover the ovary's surface. Germ cell tumors develop from the cells that produce eggs, while stromal tumors form in the ovarian tissue that holds the eggs and produces female hormones.
The diagnosis of ovarian neoplasms usually involves a combination of imaging tests, such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), along with blood tests to measure specific biomarkers associated with ovarian cancer. Treatment options for ovarian neoplasms depend on the type, stage, and individual characteristics of the tumor, and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of these approaches.
Common Misspellings for OVARIAN NEOPLASM
- ivarian neoplasm
- kvarian neoplasm
- lvarian neoplasm
- pvarian neoplasm
- 0varian neoplasm
- 9varian neoplasm
- ocarian neoplasm
- obarian neoplasm
- ogarian neoplasm
- ofarian neoplasm
- ovzrian neoplasm
- ovsrian neoplasm
- ovwrian neoplasm
- ovqrian neoplasm
- ovaeian neoplasm
- ovadian neoplasm
- ovafian neoplasm
- ovatian neoplasm
- ova5ian neoplasm
- ova4ian neoplasm
Etymology of OVARIAN NEOPLASM
The word "ovarian" is derived from the Latin word "ovarius", which means "pertaining to eggs" or "relating to the ovary". It is rooted in the Latin word "ovum", meaning "egg".
The term "neoplasm" blends two Greek words: "neo", meaning "new", and "plasma", which refers to a formation or growth. Therefore, a neoplasm is a new and abnormal growth or tumor.
When combined, "ovarian neoplasm" refers to a new and abnormal growth within the ovaries.
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