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.”

Synonyms

  • growth
  • tumour

Antonyms

  • cancer
  • lesion