myoma

noun my·o·ma \mī-ˈō-mə\

plural my·o·mas also my·o·ma·ta \-mə-tə\

Definition of MYOMA

: a tumor consisting of muscle tissue

— my·o·ma·tous \-mə-təs\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: 1875

Medical Dictionary

noun my·o·ma \mī-ˈō-mə\

plural my·o·mas also my·o·ma·ta \-mət-ə\

: a tumor consisting of muscle tissue

—my·o·ma·tous \-mət-əs\ adjective

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