vacuolization

(ˌvækjʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən) or

vacuolisation

(Biology) the state of being full of vacuoles

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Noun

vacuolization - the state of having become filled with vacuoles

vacuolation, vacuolisation

condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"

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vac·u·o·li·za·tion

n. vacuolización, formación de vacuolas.

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Probably the author should be referring to the process of vacuolization that occurs in response to the loss of nutrient by the cell as a function of the drainage performed by the developing larvae, such as glycogen.

Xiphidiocercariae from naturally infected Lymnaea columella (Mollusca, Gastropoda) in urban area: morphology and ultrastructure of the larvae and histological changes in the mollusc host/Xifidiocercarias obtidas em Lymnaea columella (Mollusca, Gastropoda) naturalmente infectadas em area urbana: morfologia e ultraestrutura da larva e alteracoes histologicas do molusco hospedeiro

Following staining, organ of corti (hydropic and vacuolar degeneration), spiral ganglion (cytoplasmic and nuclear condensation, nucleus and neuron loss), and stria vascularis (edema and vacuolization) were examined under the light microscope using high magnification (x400).

Auditory and Histopathological Effects of Topical Mercurochrome Treatment in Rats with Tympanic Membrane Perforation

However some vacuolization and pyknotic nuclei were observed (Figure 3-C2).

Effect of Prostaglandin El Analog Misoprostol in An Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Rhinitis Model

Six types of liver alterations were found: 1) cytoplasmic vacuolization; 2) congestion; 3) inflammatory infiltrated; 4) adipocytes infiltration; 5) steatosis; 6) cytoplasmic granules.

Histopathological analysis of liver of the catfish Pimelodus maculatus in a tropical eutrophic reservoir from Southeastern Brazil

[4-6] Excess deposition of iron causes neuronal degeneration, gliosis, and spheroid formation (Vacuolization).

HALLERVORDEN SPATZ DISEASE

Although some fibromas may contain luteinized cells, they do not have the particular association with fibroblasts so characteristic of the sclerosing stromal tumor and do not show the vacuolization typical of the lutein cells in the sclerosing lesion.

Reflections on a 40-Year Experience With a Fascinating Group of Tumors, Including Comments on the Seminal Observations of Robert E. Scully, MD

Gastrocnemius muscle biopsy showed myocyte vacuolization, and periodic acid-Schiff staining (Wuhan Servicebio Technology CO., LTD) revealed diffuse glycogen deposition.

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Pacemaker Implantation Guided by Three-Dimensional Electroanatomic Mapping for a Chinese Young Man with Danon Disease

The main histopathological findings observed in Group I and II goats consisted of cytoplasmic vacuolization of the germline and Sertoli cells, generalized impairment of spermatogonia maturation with exfoliation of degenerative cells, cell fragmentation, rare abnormal spermatocytes in the seminiferous lumen and disappearance of Leydig cells.

Ipomoea brasiliana poisoning on buck reproduction/Efeitos da intoxicacao por Ipomoea brasiliana na reproducao de caprinos

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a low-grade malignant vascular neoplasm composed of anastomosing cords of epithelioid cells, with prominent cytoplasmic vacuolization, in a characteristic myxohyaline stroma (1).

Pseudomyogenic hemangioendothelioma: a little-known tumor

In a study done by Arora et al.17 and Garg et al.,30 epidermal changes included hypergranulosis (82%), hyperkeratosis (92%) and basal cell vacuolization (100%).

Clinical and histopathological spectrum of lichen planus

H-E staining Bar 100 [micro]m, B.-Spinal cord injury group: Degeneration and picnosis in Canalis ependimalis cells, vacuolization in some radical cells (arrow), hyperplasia in funicular cells, dilatation in small capillary vessels, necrosis in the area of substantia grisea were observed.

Protective Effects of Melatonin on Spinal Cord Injury/ Efectos Protectores de la Melatonina en Lesion de la Medula Espinal