mitotic figure

collocation in English

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mitotic
adjective
uk
/maɪˈtɒt.ɪk/us
/maɪˈtɑː.t̬ɪk/
relating to the act or process of mitosis (= a type of ...
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figure
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us
/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
the symbol for a number or an amount expressed ...
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The key parameters quantified in such studies have been villus height, crypt depth and mucosal cellular division as reflected by mitotic figures.
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Mitotic figures had a baseline value of 5.5 per villus-crypt unit, and this rose to in excess of 25 in some experiments.
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Cellular division, as reflected in numbers of mitotic figures, stayed elevated for over 5 weeks after removal of worms.
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There are usually increased mitotic figures, including atypical forms.
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In some cases mitotic figures or atypical melanocytic cytology are seen, potentially mimicking a malignant melanoma.
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These cells are typically arranged along the basement membrane of the tubule, and mitotic figures are frequently seen.
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Furthermore, the presence of mitotic figures seen defines division and creation of new cells.
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Histological factors that increase the grade include a high number of mitotic figures, necrosis and local invasion.
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The tumor is clinically benign, although it may display nuclear atypia, dyskeratotic cells, and mitotic figures.
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The mitotic figures are rare.
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A number of jejunal biopsies had been taken during life and these showed partial villous atrophy with by crypt hyperplasia and an increased number of mitotic figures in the crypts.
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