blastomatoid lesion (blastō´m
-toid),
-toid),n an overzealous reactive process that because of tumescence has some features of neoplasia. Specific tissue elements, such as fibroblasts, endothelial cells, osteoblasts, osteoclastic giant cells, or nerves, predominate in a specific lesion to form granuloma pyogenicum, giant cell reparative granuloma, traumatic fibroma, tori, or traumatic neuroma.
Blastomyces dermatitidis
n a species of fungus causing North American blastomycosis.
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