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Variant of neuroma

neuroma Definition

neu·roma (no̵̅o̅ rō′mə, 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

neuromas Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • treat: Radiosurgery Radiosurgery is a relatively new technique for treating acoustic neuromas and is available in only a few hospitals in the UK.
  • cause: The evidence as to whether mobile phones cause acoustic neuromas is mixed, to say the least.

Adjective modifier

  • acoustic: However small acoustic neuromas, not causing any symptoms, can be found in up to nearly 3 per cent of elderly people.
  • unilateral: Sample groups 51 patients with proven unilateral acoustic neuromas were scanned for this study.