myxoma

[mik-soh-muh]

noun, plural myx·o·mas, myx·o·ma·ta

[mik-soh-muh-tuh] /mɪkˈsoʊ mə tə/. Pathology.

a soft tumor composed of connective and mucoid tissue.

Origin of myxoma

From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at myx-, -oma

Related formsmyx·om·a·tous

[mik-som-uh-tuh s] /mɪkˈsɒm ə təs/, noun

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Examples from the Web for myxomatous

Historical Examples of myxomatous

Myxomatous tissue is also a prominent constituent of the “innocent parotid tumour.”
Manual of Surgery
Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
The innocent form is usually fibrous or myxomatous, and is definitely encapsulated.
Manual of Surgery
Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
It may become cystic as a result of hæmorrhage or of myxomatous degeneration.
Manual of Surgery
Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

British Dictionary definitions for myxomatous

myxoma

noun plural -mas or -mata (-mətə)

a tumour composed of mucous connective tissue, usually situated in subcutaneous tissue

Derived Formsmyxomatous (mɪkˈsɒmətəs), adjective

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myxomatous in Medicine

myxoma

[mĭk-sō′mə]

n. pl. myx•o•mas

A benign tumor composed of connective tissue embedded in mucus.

Related formsmyx•o′ma•tous (-sō′mə-təs, -sŏm′ə-) adj.