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fibroma

fibroma

1 8.6
A harmless, firm growth of body tissue that forms on the skin or inside the body
  • noun
  • /faɪˈbroʊmə/
  • Specialized
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  • Our clinical impression was that this lesion represented a fibroma, and a wedge excision was performed.
  • ossifying fibroma
  • interdigital fibroma
  • perineural fibroma

Examples

  • Appreciation of the pathogenesis of interdigital perineural fibroma (also known as Morton's neuroma) will provide a better understanding of this foot malady and will assist patients and health care providers in maintaining better foot health.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The doctor confirmed that the painful growth was a fibroma, which is non-cancerous.

  • Other neoplasms found less commonly in NBCCS include medulloblastoma, meningioma, cardiac fibroma, and ovarian fibroma.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Over the years, the scientific community has renamed Morton's neuroma to interdigital perineural fibroma (IPF).

    Academic text (2002)

  • After a biopsy, it was determined that the tumor was a fibroma, requiring no further treatment.

  • The patient was relieved to learn that the fibroma found during her ultrasound was benign.

Synonyms

benign tumor
vsfibroma
  • Specialized
3 3.4

A growth in the body that is not cancer and does not spread to other parts

is a specific noncancerous growth made mostly of fibrous connective tissue
fibroid tumor
vsfibroma
  • Specialized
2 4.6

A non-cancer growth in the womb made of firm tissue that can cause heavy bleeding

is the general benign fibrous growth not limited to the uterus

Surface Forms

fibroma singular
fibromas plural

Morphology

fibroma = fiber (semi-transparent) = fibro + oma

Formally composed of 'fibro-' (relating to fibres) + the medical suffix '-oma' (tumor); the morphology is clear to those familiar with medical terms but -oma is technical and not known by average learners.

Etymology

Fibroma comes from two parts: fibro- meaning 'fiber' and -oma meaning 'tumor'. So a fibroma is a mostly harmless growth made of fibrous or connective tissue.