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



RESET




Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.

coffee icon