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Neuroma

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

n. A tumor composed of nerve tissue.

Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License

n. A tumour composed of nerve cells

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

n. A tumor developed on, or connected with, a nerve, esp. one consisting of new-formed nerve fibers.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

n. A tumor formed of nervous tissue.

n. A fibroma developed on a nerve.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

n. any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system

Word Usage

"Dr. Miller further adds that "ski boots that are too small can aggravate a painful forefoot condition known as a neuroma; too tight can lead to nerve compression injuries, while too loose can lead to overuse tendon and muscle injuries as well as fractures because of lack of stability.""

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

tumour neoplasm tumor

Cross Reference

amputation neuroma false neuroma

Variant

neuromata

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