CURVISERIAL
\kˌɜːvɪsˈi͡əɹɪə͡l], \kˌɜːvɪsˈiəɹɪəl], \k_ˌɜː_v_ɪ_s_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__əl]\
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Phyllotaxis in which the divergence is such that the orthostichies themselves are slightly twisted spirally.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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[Latin] Appl. phyllotaxis in which divergence is such that orthostichies themselves are slightly twisted spirally.
By J.H. Kenneth
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Sporadic Retinoblastoma
- A malignant arising nuclear layer retina that is most primary eye in children. The tumor tends to occur early childhood or infancy present at birth. majority are sporadic, but condition may be transmitted as autosomal dominant trait. Histologic features include dense cellularity, small round polygonal cells, areas of calcification and necrosis. An abnormal pupil reflex (leukokoria); NYSTAGMUS; STRABISMUS; visual loss represent common clinical characteristics this condition. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles Practice Oncology, 5th ed, p2104)