myxoma

noun myx·o·ma \mik-ˈsō-mə\

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

Definition of MYXOMA

: a soft tumor made up of gelatinous connective tissue like that of the umbilical cord

— myx·o·ma·tous \-mə-təs\ adjective

New Latin, from Greek myxa

First Known Use: 1870

Medical Dictionary

noun myx·o·ma \mik-ˈsō-mə\

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

: a soft tumor made up of gelatinous connective tissue resembling that found in the umbilical cord

—myx·o·ma·tous \-mət-əs\ adjective

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