myxoma
[ mik-soh-muh ]
/ mɪkˈsoʊ mə /
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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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM myxoma
myx·om·a·tous [mik-som-uh-tuhs], /mɪkˈsɒm ə təs/, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use myxoma in a sentence
The most familiar example is that of the myxoma virus, a pathogen introduced to Australia in 1950 to rid the country of rabbits.
Myxomatous tissue is also a prominent constituent of the “innocent parotid tumour.”
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesThe innocent form is usually fibrous or myxomatous, and is definitely encapsulated.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesIt may become cystic as a result of hæmorrhage or of myxomatous degeneration.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for myxoma
myxoma
/ (mɪkˈsəʊmə) /
noun plural -mas or -mata (-mətə)
a tumour composed of mucous connective tissue, usually situated in subcutaneous tissue
Derived forms of myxoma
myxomatous (mɪkˈsɒmətəs), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for myxoma
myxoma
[ mĭk-sō′mə ]
n. pl. myx•o•mas
A benign tumor composed of connective tissue embedded in mucus.
Other words from myxoma
myx•o′ma•tous (-sō′mə-təs, -sŏm′ə-) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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