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hygromata

hygromata is the plural of hygroma.

Meaning of hygroma

Noun

hygroma (plural hygromas or hygromata)

  1. a discrete, fluid-filled sac
    1. Such that can form on the joints of dogs or other animals in response to repeated pressure.
      • When the hemorrhage is limited the symptoms may not become noticeable; if it is near the surface of the body a round or diffuse swelling or tumor may form, constituting a hygroma.1916, United States Department of Agriculture, Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
    2. Synonym of false bursa

Questions about hygromata

What is hygromata the plural of?
Hygromata is the plural of hygroma.

Words near hygromata in the dictionary

  1. hygrology
  2. hygroma
  3. hygromagmaphile
  4. hygromagmatophile
  5. hygromas
  6. hygromata
  7. hygrometer
  8. hygrometers
  9. hygrometre
  10. hygrometres
  11. hygrometric

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