pelioma

/pɛliˈoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of tumor or cancerous growth, especially one originating in the bone or cartilage.

“The doctor suspected the patient had pelioma, but needed further testing to confirm the diagnosis.”

Synonyms

  • chondroma
  • osteoma

Antonyms

  • benign