teratomata
/tɛɹəˈtəʊmətə/
teratomata is the plural of teratoma.
Meaning of teratoma
Noun
teratoma (plural teratomas or teratomata)
- A benign or malignant tumour, especially of the gonads, that arises from germ cells and consists of different types of tissue such as skin, hair, or muscle.
- ‘What is a teratoma?’ asked Jack, holding the object in his hand. ‘A kind of grenado?’ ‘It is an inward wen, a tumour: we find them, occasionally, in the abdominal cavity. Sometimes they contain long black hair, sometimes a set of teeth: this has both hair and teeth.’1972, Patrick O'Brian, Post Captain
Questions about teratomata
- What is teratomata the plural of?
- Teratomata is the plural of teratoma.
- How do you pronounce teratomata?
- Teratomata is pronounced /tɛɹəˈtəʊmətə/.
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