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A Toker cell is an epithelial cell with clear cytoplasm in the nipple of some women. [1] Toker cells are believed to develop from sebaceous glands. [1] They are cytokeratin 7 (CK7) positive, in contrast to squamous epithelium. [1]
Immunohistochemistry for CK7 of a metastatic undifferentiated carcinoma to a lymph node. Because the keratin-7 antigen is found in both healthy and neoplastic cells, antibodies to CK7 can be used in immunohistochemistry to distinguish ovarian and transitional cell carcinomas (staining positive) from colonic and prostate cancers (negative), respectively.
A woman in Cairo, reputed to possess the evil eye. The evil eye is a supernatural belief in a curse brought about by a malevolent glare, usually inspired by envy. [1] Amulets to protect against it have been found dating to around 5,000 years ago. [1]
A Turkish nazar boncuğu Eye beads or nazars – amulets against the evil eye – for sale in a shop.. An eye bead or naẓar (from Arabic نَظَر , meaning 'sight', 'surveillance', 'attention', and other related concepts) is an eye-shaped amulet believed by many to protect against the evil eye.
A good luck charm is an amulet or other item that is believed to bring good luck. Almost any object can be used as a charm. Coins, horseshoes and buttons are examples, as are small objects given as gifts, due to the favorable associations they make. Many souvenir shops have a range of tiny items that may be used as good luck charms.
It is used for divination or the removal of the evil eye. [13] Traditionally, it was resorted to in cases in which illness of pregnant women or that of children is due to fright, to find out what object was the cause of the alarm; from the resemblance of the form assumed by the metal to a particular animal, a medicine-woman divines that the ...
The amulet called nazar is supposed to protect against the "evil eye", a superstition shared among several cultures. The energy is believed to arrive from any positive or negative energy directed towards someone. The effects can go as far are certain symptoms of illnesses, any sort of negative conflict, and even going to the extent of passing away.
An amulet protects a person or possession against evil forces while a talisman provides good fortune. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Talismans have been used in many civilizations throughout history, with connections to astrological, scientific, and religious practices; but the theory around preparation and use has changed in some cultures with more recent, new ...