A type of slow-growing, malignant tumor that usually affects the ovary.
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an ovarian tumor originating in the granulosa cells, the solid mass of cells surrounding the graafian follicle; it may be associated with excessive production of estrogen and lead to overgrowth of the endometrium with hemorrhaging. Called also granulosa tumor.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a benign or malignant tumor of the ovary arising from the membrana granulosa of the vesicular ovarian (graafian) follicle and frequently secreting estrogen; it is soft, solid, white or yellow, and consists of small round cells sometimes enclosing Call-Exner bodies; larger lipid-containing cells may be present. Synonyms: f...
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