Noli-me-tangere (Noun)
Meaning
A cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a rapidly progressive noli-me-tangere lesion on her lower jaw that required immediate surgical intervention.
- The medical team worked tirelessly to stabilize the noli-me-tangere, but unfortunately, it had already spread to surrounding tissues.
- Radiation therapy was prescribed to manage the inoperable noli-me-tangere on the patient's spine.
- Despite aggressive treatment, the noli-me-tangere continued to cause excruciating pain and discomfort for the patient.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of a noli-me-tangere, a rare and aggressive form of ulcerating carcinoma.