myxoma

myxoma definition - medical

myx·o·ma (mĭk-sōˈmə)

noun pl. myx·o·mas or myx·o·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
A benign tumor composed of connective tissue embedded in mucus.

Related Forms:

  • myx·oˈma·tous (-sōˈmə-təs, -sŏmˈə-) adjective

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