Desmoplasia
Desmoplasia: The growth of fibrous or connective tissue anywhere in the body.
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- Desmoplastic
Desmoplastic: This term refers to the growth of fibrous or connective tissue. Some tumors elicit a desmoplastic reaction, the pervasive growth of dense fibrous tissue around the tumor. Scar tissue (adhesion) within the abdomen after abdominal surgery is another type of desmoplastic reaction. “Desmo-” comes from the Greek “desmos” meaning “a fetter or band” and […]
- Desmoplastic reaction
Desmoplastic reaction: A reaction that is associated with some tumors and is characterized by the pervasive growth of dense fibrous tissue around the tumor. The formation of scar tissue (adhesion) within the abdomen after abdominal surgery is another type of desmoplastic reaction.
- Desquamation
Desquamation: The shedding of the outer layers of the skin. For example, when the rash of measles fades, desquamation occurs.
- Detox
Detox: Short for detoxification, usually from an addictive drug such as alcohol or heroin. A detox center is designed to promote the recovery of a person from an addiction.
- Detoxify
Detoxify: To reduce or eliminate the toxicity of a substance or poison. To promote the recovery of a person from an addictive drug such as alcohol or heroin.