cementoma

/sɛmənˈtoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A benign tumor of bone characterized by the presence of cementum, usually found on the roots of teeth.

“The dentist diagnosed the patient with a cementoma, which required surgical removal to prevent further complications.”

Synonyms

  • benign tumor
  • odontogenic tumor

Antonyms

  • cancerous growth
  • malignant tumor