dɛˈmoʊɪd

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fibromatosis, a rare and usually benign tumor that grows in the soft tissue of the body.

“The patient’s doctor diagnosed him with a desmoid tumor in his abdominal region.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a desmoid tumor.

“The desmoid tumor was surgically removed from the patient’s body.”