Walthard cell rests
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Walthard cell rest — Walthard cell rests; sometimes called Walthard cell nests, are an accumulation of epithelial cells most commonly found in the peritoneum of the Fallopian tubes, but also seen in the mesovarium, mesosalpinx and ovarian hilus. They appear as… … Wikipedia
Walthard islets (cell nests cell rests inclusions) — Wal·thard islets (cell nests, cell rests, inclusions) (vahlґtahrd) [Max Walthard, Swiss gynecologist, 1867–1933] see under islet … Medical dictionary
Walthard islets — microscopic inclusions of the germinal epithelium of the ovary, found either in contact with the serosal covering or just below it; they have been implicated in the development of Brenner tumors. Called also Walthard cell rests or inclusions … Medical dictionary
tumor — 1. Any swelling or tumefaction. 2. SYN: neoplasm. 3. One of the four signs of inflammation (t., calor, dolor, rubor) enunciated by Celsus. [L. t., a swelling] acinar cell t. a … Medical dictionary
rest — 1. Quiet; repose. [A.S. raest] 2. To repose; to cease from work. [A.S. raestan] 3. A group of cells or a portion of fetal tissue that has become displaced and lies embedded in tissue of another character. [L. restare, to remain] 4. In dentistry,… … Medical dictionary
