phymatic

/ˈfaɪmətɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the growth of a tumor or a swelling.

“The phymatic tissue was a concern for the medical researchers studying the unusual disease.”

2. noun

a swelling or tumor.

“The doctor examined the patient’s phymatic growth to determine its cause.”

Synonyms

  • swollen
  • tumorous

Antonyms

  • reduced
  • shrunk