fibroma

[ fahy-broh-muh ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural fi·bro·mas, fi·bro·ma·ta [fahy-, broh, -m, uh, -t, uh].

1. a tumor consisting essentially of fibrous tissue.

fibroma

/ faɪˈbrɒmətəs; faɪˈbrəʊmə /

noun

1. a benign tumour derived from fibrous connective tissue

Derived Forms

• fibromatous, adjective

Other Words From

• fi·brom·a·tous [fahy-, brom, -, uh, -t, uh, s], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fibroma¹

First recorded in 1840–50; fibr- + -oma

Example Sentences

The majority of the former were papilloma , fibroma , enchondroma , and intratracheal struma .

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It is a suitable method for the removal of papilloma, fibroma, and bleeding polypus of the septum.

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Various forms of fibroma are met with in the mamma and are described with diseases of that organ.

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The skin—especially the skin of the buttock—is one of the favourite seats of fibroma, and it may occur in a multiple form.

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In these conditions, a malignant transformation of the fibroma into sarcoma is to be suspected.

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