chondrioma

/kɒndriˈoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or unusual term for a benign cartilaginous tumor of the bone, especially the jaw.

“The doctor examined the patient’s jaw and discovered a chondrioma that needed to be surgically removed.”

Synonyms

  • benign tumor
  • cartilaginous tumor

Antonyms

  • cancerous growth
  • malignant tumor