choristoma

/krɒˈɪstəmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital or acquired abnormal growth, particularly a lump or mass, on an organ or tissue.

“The doctor ordered an ultrasound to investigate the possible choristoma on the patient’s liver.”

Synonyms

  • adventitious growth
  • tumor

Antonyms

  • healthy organ
  • normal tissue