Curschmann's spirals

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Etymology[edit]

Named after German physician Heinrich Curschmann (1846-1910).

Noun[edit]

Curschmann's spirals pl (plural only)

  1. (medicine) Microscopic spiral-shaped mucus plugs from subepithelial mucous gland ducts or bronchioles, found in the sputum of asthmatic people.
    • 2001, Rick L. Cowell, Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Horse, page 75:
      Curschmann's spirals are usually found in samples from animals with prolonged and excessive production of mucus.
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