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myxoma

Noun

myx=o=ma

WORDNET DICTIONARY

myxoma(n = noun.state) - a benign tumor of connective tissue containing jellylike material;

myxoma, n. [NL., fr. Gr. mucus + -oma.].

A tumor made up of a gelatinous tissue resembling that found in the umbilical cord. [1913 Webster]

myxoma, n. (pl. myxomas or myxomata) a benign tumour of mucous or gelatinous tissue.

Derivative

myxomatous adj.

Etymology

mod.L (as MYXO-, -OMA)

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