teratoma
noun
ter·a·to·ma
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plural teratomas
also teratomata\ ˌter-ə-ˈtō-mə-tə
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Definition of teratoma
: a tumor made up of a heterogeneous mixture of tissues
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Dermoid cysts are the non-cancerous form of a type of tumor called a teratoma, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Did You Know Dermoid Cysts Can Have Hair, Skin, and TEETH?," 15 Jan. 2019 LynLee suffered from a sacrococcygeal teratoma, a tumor that develops in utero and grows from the baby's tailbone. — Sarah Schreiber, Good Housekeeping, "This Baby Girl Was Born Twice," 21 Oct. 2016 And germ cell growths are usually benign tumors called mature teratomas, the ACS explains. — Korin Miller, SELF, "The Three Types of Ovarian Cancer You Should Know," 1 Nov. 2018 The condition is so rare, Lilligard adds, that Children’s Minnesota has diagnosed just three or four fetal teratomas in the past 10 years. — Emily Sohn, Washington Post, "A tumor growing on her baby’s heart forced this pregnant mom to make a terrifying choice," 29 Apr. 2018 The condition is so rare, Lilligard adds, that Children's Minnesota has diagnosed just three or four fetal teratomas in the past 10 years. — The Washington Post, OregonLive.com, "Some people do better exercising at a low-intensity pace," 29 Apr. 2018 One of those possibilities was operating on a fetal teratoma, a far riskier surgery than one for spina bifida. — Emily Sohn, Washington Post, "A tumor growing on her baby’s heart forced this pregnant mom to make a terrifying choice," 29 Apr. 2018 One of those possibilities was operating on a fetal teratoma, a far riskier surgery than one for spina bifida. — The Washington Post, OregonLive.com, "Some people do better exercising at a low-intensity pace," 29 Apr. 2018 And hers was an even rarer type that is called a pericardial teratoma because it is found on the heart. — Emily Sohn, Washington Post, "A tumor growing on her baby’s heart forced this pregnant mom to make a terrifying choice," 29 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'teratoma.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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teratoma
noun
ter·a·to·ma
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plural teratomas
also teratomata\ -mət-ə
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Medical Definition of teratoma
: a tumor derived from more than one embryonic layer and made up of a heterogeneous mixture of tissues (as epithelium, bone, cartilage, or muscle)
Other Words from teratoma
teratomatous
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adjective
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adjective