epicoeloma
/ɛpɪkoʊˈɛləmə/Definitions
1. noun
A type of skin cancer or tumour, particularly in the context of African elephants.
“The veterinarian explained that the epicoeloma on the elephant’s skin was a result of prolonged exposure to the sun.”
2. noun
A tumour or growth, especially one that is benign.
“The patient was diagnosed with a non-cancerous epicoeloma on her arm, which required surgical removal.”