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Nuclear atypia refers to abnormal appearance of cell nuclei. It is a term used in cytopathology. Specific abnormalities include pleomorphism.
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Nuclear atypia
- Nuclear atypia
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Nuclear atypia refers to abnormal appearance of cell nuclei. It is a term used in cytopathology. Specific abnormalities include pleomorphism.
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