desmoid

des·moid

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dez-moid]
- /ˈdɛz mɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dez-moid]
- /ˈdɛz mɔɪd/

Definitions of desmoid word

adjective desmoid resembling a tendon or ligament 3
noun desmoid a very firm tumour of connective tissue 3
adjective desmoid like a ligament 3
adjective desmoid of fibrous texture: said of certain tumors 3
adjective desmoid resembling a fascia or fibrous sheet. 1
adjective desmoid resembling a ligament; ligamentous. 1

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Origin of desmoid

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < Greek desm(ós) (see desmid) + -oid

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Parts of speech for Desmoid

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Desmoid

desmoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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