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myxoma

 

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Noun myxoma has 1 sense
  1. myxoma - a benign tumor of connective tissue containing jellylike material
    --1 is a kind of
    benign tumor, benign tumour, nonmalignant tumor, nonmalignant tumour, nonmalignant neoplasm

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Term: Myxoma

Description:

Myxoma refers to a benign tumor that typically arises in connective tissue, particularly in the muscles and soft tissue. It is composed of abnormal cells embedded in a gelatinous matrix. Myxoma can occur in various parts of the body and is commonly treated through surgical removal.

Sample sentences:
  • The surgeon successfully removed the myxoma from the patient's thigh.
  • Myxoma growth in the jawbone can cause pain and difficulty in chewing.
  • Although myxoma tumors are usually non-cancerous, they can still cause discomfort and complications.
  • The veterinarian identified a myxoma on the rabbit's ear and suggested a surgical procedure for its removal.
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