(attributive) composed or consisting of small cells; specifically designating a tumour, now especially a carcinoma, composed of cells with prominent nuclei and scanty cytoplasm.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet.
Definition of small-cell in US English:
small-cell
adjective
(attributive) composed or consisting of small cells; specifically designating a tumour, now especially a carcinoma, composed of cells with prominent nuclei and scanty cytoplasm.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet.