teratoma

ter·a·to·ma

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Definitions of teratoma word

noun plural teratoma a tumor made up of different types of tissue. 1
noun teratoma a tumour or group of tumours composed of tissue foreign to the site of growth 0
noun teratoma a tumor containing various kinds of embryonic tissue, as of hair and teeth 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; terat- + -oma

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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