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neuroma

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun neuroma has 1 sense
  1. neuroma - any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system
    --1 is a kind of
    tumor, tumour, neoplasm

Definitions from the Web

Neuroma

A neuroma is a benign tumor consisting of nerve cells and nerve fibers that can develop in various parts of the body.

Definition

In medical terms, a neuroma refers to the growth of abnormal tissue made up of nerve cells and nerve fibers. This usually occurs when nerves become compressed or damaged, leading to the formation of a benign tumor.

Sense 1: Podiatry

Definition:

In podiatry, a neuroma typically refers to a Morton's neuroma, which is a condition characterized by the thickening of tissue around the nerve leading to the toes, commonly found between the third and fourth toes.

Sample Sentence:

She had been experiencing pain and a burning sensation in her foot, which the podiatrist diagnosed as a Morton's neuroma.

Sense 2: General Medicine

Definition:

In a general medical context, a neuroma can refer to a tumor that arises from nerves in any part of the body.

Sample Sentence:

The surgeon successfully removed the neuroma from the patient's arm, relieving the discomfort that had persisted for months.

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