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neuroma Definition

neu·roma (no̵̅o̅ rōmə, nyo̵̅o̅-)

noun pl. neuromas -·mas or neuromata -·mata (-mə tə)

a tumor derived from nervous tissue, consisting of nerve cells and fibers

Etymology: ModL: see neuro- & -oma

neuroma Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • develop: As the tumors keep on growing a young person who develops acoustic neuroma will almost always eventually develop symptoms from it.
  • have: However, tinnitus is a very common symptom and the majority of people with tinnitus do not have an acoustic neuroma.
  • call: One type of nerve problem arising in the forefoot is called a neuroma.
  • include: Other causes Less common causes of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss include an acoustic neuroma, which is a benign tumor.

Modifies a noun

  • formation: The anatomical analysis indicated that beak-trimming by any of the three methods at the ages described did not result in neuroma formation.
  • tumor: There is no medication known to have a substantial effect on growth or to shrink acoustic neuroma tumors.
  • brain: Hearing impairment British Acoustic Neuroma Association Help for sufferers of acoustic neuroma brain tumors.

Noun used with modifier

  • stump: In some cases the stump neuroma is causing the phantom pain in the leg also - a type of referred pain.