osteoma

/ɔsˈtiːəmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A benign bone tumor that is usually small and spherical in shape, often arising from the periosteum, and is typically composed of compact bone or bone-like tissue.

“The patient was diagnosed with an osteoma in her jaw, which was successfully removed through surgery.”

Synonyms

  • benign growth
  • bone tumor

Antonyms

  • cancerous growth
  • malignant tumor