cytoma

/ˈsaɪtəmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A neoplasm that originates from cells of the epithelial, connective, or other types of tissue, often with a tendency to invade and metastasize.

“The cytoma was diagnosed as a rare form of skin cancer and required immediate surgical removal.”

Synonyms

  • neoplasm
  • tumor

Antonyms

  • benign