deciduoma

deciduoma definition - medical

de·cid·u·o·ma (dĭ-sĭjˌo͞o-ōˈmə)

noun
An intrauterine mass of decidual tissue, probably the result of hyperplasia of decidual cells retained in the uterus after parturition. Also called placentoma.

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