Noun
/klɔːˈroʊmə/
Chloroma is a rare type of tumor that is primarily associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It is characterized by greenish coloration due to an accumulation of the pigment porphyrin in the cells. Chloromas can appear in various locations within the body, including the skin, bones, and other organs, and they typically develop during the course of leukemia or as a secondary effect.
Chloroma is a specialized medical term and is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it is primarily found in written contexts, particularly in medical literature and discussions relating to hematology and oncology.
The patient was diagnosed with chloroma after undergoing a series of tests.
Терапевт поставил пациенту диагноз "хлорома" после серии анализов.
Chloroma can be mistaken for other cancers due to its appearance and location.
Хлорому можно ошибочно принять за другие виды рака из-за её внешнего вида и расположения.
In cases of chloroma, early detection and treatment are crucial for better outcomes.
В случаях хлоромы раннее обнаружение и лечение имеют решающее значение для улучшения результатов.
Chloroma is a medical term with limited idiomatic expressions due to its specificity. However, when discussing related themes such as cancer or tumors, several idiomatic phrases can be relevant:
"Caught in the crossfire" - Referring to a situation where someone is affected by conflict or problems not directly related to them.
The patient felt caught in the crossfire of medical jargon while discussing chloroma.
Пациент ощущал себя пойманным в перекрестном огне медицинской терминологии, обсуждая хлорому.
"A thorn in one's side" - An ongoing annoyance or problem.
Living with chloroma can be a thorn in the side for many patients.
Жить с хлоромой может быть большой проблемой для многих пациентов.
"Bite the bullet" - To face a difficult situation with courage.
When faced with a chloroma diagnosis, one must bite the bullet and seek appropriate care.
Когда столкнешься с диагнозом "хлорома", нужно мужественно принимать решение обратиться за помощью.
The term "chloroma" is derived from the Greek word "chloros," meaning "green," referring to the characteristic green color of the tumor due to the presence of porphyrin. The suffix "-oma" denotes a tumor or mass.