Granuloma

(gran-u-lo'-tnah). Cndidentatus (gran-de-den-ta' '-ttis). Having large teeth. Gmdin (gran' -din). A peculiar bstance found in the urine of pregnant women. It; supposed to produce kyesteln by its decomposition. G Corpuscles. A variety of sensitive nerver min a tions consisting of delicately punctate and arply denned cells that are flattened and lens-like in m, and have a nucleus, the latter being the so-called bua, a tumor: pi.,such Granulomata. used by Virchow to include a neoplasm as A does term not advance beyond the stage of granulation ti ue. G. fungoides; Mycosis fungoides; Fibroma fungoides; a rare, chronic inflammatory disorder, probably of specific origin, that affects the superficial and deep layers of the skin, and occasionally the mucous membranes. It is marked by the appearance of urticarial, erythematous, or eczematous patches, of irregular shape and size, with well defined margins, usually upon the scalp and skin of the trunk. Itching is intense, and frequently the patches become hypertrophic, and firm, hard nodules, varying in size from that of a pea to an apple, either se ile or pedunculated, develop on them. These eventually break down, to form deep, unsightly ulcers that contain sensitive, fun gating granulation -ti ue, and discharge thin pus and serum. Death results from a progre ive cachexia. See Mycosis.