myxadenoma

/mɪksədɪˈnoʊmə/; myk-sad-uh-NOH-muh

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, usually benign tumor of the salivary gland or other soft tissue that is composed of myxoid (gelatinous) connective tissue.

“The patient was diagnosed with a myxadenoma on the side of her face.”

Synonyms

  • mesenchymoma
  • myxoma
  • soft tissue tumor

Antonyms

  • carcinoma
  • sarcoma