DESMOPLASTIC FIBROMAS
\dɪsməplˈastɪk fɪbɹˈə͡ʊməz], \dɪsməplˈastɪk fɪbɹˈəʊməz], \d_ɪ_s_m_ə_p_l_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_k f_ɪ_b_ɹ_ˈəʊ_m_ə_z]\
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A extremely rare bone tumor characterized by abundant collagen formation and a fibrous stroma, without evidence of mitosis or pleomorphism. It appears on x-rays as an osteolytic lesion with well-defined margins and must be differentiated from primary fibrosarcoma of bone. (DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1441)
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].