Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Pleomorphism' in tumor cells?
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Correct answer: Variation in the size and shape of cells and nuclei
Pleomorphism describes the marked variation in size and shape among cells of the same population. It is a key microscopic feature of malignant tumors and anaplasia.
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