teratomata

/tɛrəˈtoʊmətə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tumor that develops from a combination of different tissues or organs, often found in the ovaries.

“The doctors were stumped by the unusual case of teratomata in the young woman’s ovaries.”

Synonyms

  • germ cell tumor
  • mixed tumor

Antonyms

  • benign tumor
  • healthy tissue