myxoma
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noun \mik-ˈsō-mə\ plural myx·o·mas also myx·o·ma·ta \-mə-tə\
Definition of MYXOMA
: a soft tumor made up of gelatinous connective tissue like that of the umbilical cord
— myx·o·ma·tous \-mə-təs\ adjective
Origin of MYXOMA
New Latin, from Greek myxa
First Known Use: 1870
myx·o·ma
noun \mik-ˈsō-mə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; myx·o·masalso ; myx·o·ma·ta \-mət-ə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of MYXOMA
: a soft tumor made up of gelatinous connective tissue resembling that found in the umbilical cord
—myx·o·ma·tous \-mət-əs\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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