NEUROMA

neuroma

(noun) any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

neuroma (plural neuromas or neuromata)

(pathology) A tumour composed of nerve cells.

Anagrams

• Morneau, enamour

Source: Wiktionary


Neu*ro"ma, n. Etym: [NL. See Neuro-, and -oma.] (Med.)

Definition: A tumor developed on, or connected with, a nerve, esp. one consisting of new-formed nerve fibers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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