fibroma
a tumor consisting essentially of fibrous tissue.
Origin of fibroma
1Other words from fibroma
- fi·brom·a·tous [fahy-brom-uh-tuhs], /faɪˈbrɒm ə təs/, adjective
Words Nearby fibroma
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How to use fibroma in a sentence
The majority of the former were papilloma , fibroma , enchondroma , and intratracheal struma .
It is a suitable method for the removal of papilloma, fibroma, and bleeding polypus of the septum.
Various forms of fibroma are met with in the mamma and are described with diseases of that organ.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesThe skin—especially the skin of the buttock—is one of the favourite seats of fibroma, and it may occur in a multiple form.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesIn these conditions, a malignant transformation of the fibroma into sarcoma is to be suspected.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for fibroma
/ (faɪˈbrəʊmə) /
a benign tumour derived from fibrous connective tissue
Derived forms of fibroma
- fibromatous (faɪˈbrɒmətəs), adjective
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