Hürthle cell carcinoma
Pronunciation: hērt′lĕ
Definition: a salivary or thyroid carcinoma composed of cells that have eosinophilic cytoplasm.
Synonym(s): oncocytic carcinoma, oxyphilic carcinoma
See Also: Hürthle cell adenoma
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