hepatoma
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hep·a·to·ma

noun \ˌhe-pə-ˈtō-mə\
plural hep·a·to·mas also hep·a·to·ma·ta \-mə-tə\

Definition of HEPATOMA

: a usually malignant tumor of the liver

Origin of HEPATOMA

New Latin
First Known Use: 1905

hep·a·to·ma

noun \ˌhep-ə-ˈtō-mə\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; hep·a·to·masalso ; hep·a·to·ma·ta \-mət-ə\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of HEPATOMA

: a usually malignant tumor of the liver
hep·a·to·ma·tous \-mət-əs\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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