pseudotumor
pseudotumor noun: an enlarged portion of tissue that resembles a tumor.
Noun
pseudotumor (plural pseudotumors)
- An enlarged portion of tissue that resembles a tumor
- The so-called Danlos or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome consists of three symptoms: (1) pronounced fragility of the skin and its blood vessels, with breaking, splitting and the formation of hematomas and pseudotumors subsequent to the slightest trauma (dermatorrhexis-fragilitas cutis), (2) a more or less...1936 June, F Ronchese, “Dermatorrhexis with dermatochalasis and arthrochalasis (the so-called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)”, in American Journal of Diseases of Children, volume 51, number 6, page 1403
- It can be hard to tell a pseudotumor from a real tumor. So you should see your doctor to have your symptoms checked out. The symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri can get worse and hurt your vision. Getting treated quickly can help save your sight.2023 October 23, Stephanie Watson, “What Is Pseudotumor Cerebri?”, in WebMD
- Synonyms:
- phantom tumour
Synonyms of pseudotumor
Forms of pseudotumor
| plural | pseudotumors |
|---|---|
| alternative form | pseudotumour |
Origin of pseudotumor
From pseudo- + tumor.
Words formed from pseudotumor
Questions about pseudotumor
- What does pseudotumor mean?
- Pseudotumor means an enlarged portion of tissue that resembles a tumor.
- What part of speech is pseudotumor?
- Pseudotumor is a noun.
- What is the plural of pseudotumor?
- The plural of pseudotumor is pseudotumors.
Words near pseudotumor in the dictionary
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