syncytioma

/sɪnˈsɪtiɑmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of benign tumor originating from an abnormality in the formation of epithelial cells, specifically a syncytium.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a syncytioma that required immediate surgery.”

Synonyms

  • benign tumor
  • epithelial tumor

Antonyms

  • cancer
  • malignant tumor