Fluffy

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Fluffy is a term often used to describe something that is light and soft, like a cloud or a pillow. In the medical context, it can refer to certain types of tissue or cell structures that have a fluffy appearance under a microscope.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The term "fluffy" is not a formal medical term, but it is sometimes used in a descriptive sense in medical literature. For example, a pathologist might describe a certain type of cancer cell as having a "fluffy" appearance. This is not a diagnosis, but rather a descriptive term that can help to characterize the appearance of the cells.

Fluffy in Pathology[edit | edit source]

In pathology, the term "fluffy" can be used to describe the appearance of certain types of cells or tissues. For example, a pathologist might describe the cytoplasm of a cell as being "fluffy" if it appears light and airy under the microscope. This can be a characteristic of certain types of neoplasms or tumors.

Fluffy in Radiology[edit | edit source]

In radiology, the term "fluffy" can be used to describe the appearance of certain types of lesions or abnormalities on an imaging study. For example, a radiologist might describe a lesion on a CT scan or MRI as being "fluffy" if it appears light and indistinct, rather than solid and well-defined. This can be a characteristic of certain types of inflammatory or infectious processes.

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