neuroma

noun

neu·​ro·​ma nu̇-ˈrō-mə 

nyu̇-

plural neuromas also neuromata nu̇-ˈrō-mə-tə 

nyu̇-

: a tumor or mass growing from a nerve and usually consisting of nerve fibers

Examples of neuroma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Altra running shoes shoes are known for their especially roomy forefoots, which lets your toes spread naturally (a godsend for anyone with bunions, hammer toes, or neuromas). —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 May 2025

With Morton's neuroma, the tissue around one of the nerves to your toe can begin to thicken due to underlying stress or injury. —Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024

Pain from Morton's neuroma can increase when walking in tight or narrow shoes, or high heels. —Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025

Your foot injury may be a condition known as a neuroma, which is an irritation of a nerve between your toes. —Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuroma

• aroma
• diploma
• fibroma
• glaucoma
• glioma
• lipoma
• lymphoma
• myoma
• myxoma
• paloma
• schwannoma
• scotoma

Medical Definition

neuroma

noun

neu·​ro·​ma n(y)u̇-ˈrō-mə 

plural neuromas also neuromata -mət-ə 

1

: a tumor or mass growing from a nerve and usually consisting of nerve fibers

2

: a mass of nerve tissue in an amputation stump resulting from abnormal regrowth of the stumps of severed nerves

called also amputation neuroma