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• any property detected by the olfactory system
Example sentence • The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
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• any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma .
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• a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 30.
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• a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass
Example sentence • The surgeon created a stoma to divert the flow of waste from the intestines.
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• a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
Example sentence • He proudly displayed his high school diploma on the wall.
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• a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
Example sentence • The patient was in a deep coma after the accident.
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• a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass
Example sentence • The doctor recommended removing the papilloma as a precautionary measure.
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• malignant ocular tumor of retinal cells; usually occurs before the third year of life; composed of primitive small round retinal cells
Example sentence • Early detection of retinoblastoma is crucial for successful treatment.
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• a tumor composed of immature undifferentiated cells
Example sentence • Medulloblastoma is a malignant brain tumor, also known as cerebellar primitive neuroectodermal blastoma .
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• a mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it
Example sentence • The stroma is the supportive tissue that surrounds cells in an organ.
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• acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
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• personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual
Example sentence • He took a soma pill to ease his anxiety.
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• a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust
Example sentence • Exposure to asbestos is the leading cause of mesothelioma .
9 4 noun
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• any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in her lungs.
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• a state in south central United States
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• chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue
Example sentence • The chroma of the painting was vibrant and eye-catching.
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• an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
Example sentence • My grandmother was diagnosed with glaucoma at a young age.
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• a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts; nearly always fatal
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with glioblastoma after experiencing severe headaches.
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• a tumor consisting of fatty tissue
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a lipoma , a benign tumor composed of fatty tissue.
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• a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow
Example sentence • Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that begins in plasma cells.
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• a benign tumor composed of muscle tissue
Example sentence • My myoma has been causing me a lot of pain.
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• an isolated area of diminished vision within the visual field
Example sentence • He suffered from a scotoma that caused a blind spot in his vision.
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• a tumor consisting of a mixture of tissues not normally found at that site
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a teratoma , a rare tumor containing tissue from different organs.
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• a chronic contagious disease caused by a bacterium and marked by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye and the formation of scar tissue
Example sentence • Efforts to eradicate trachoma have been successful in many countries.
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• the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone
Example sentence • The zygoma is the cheekbone in the human skull.
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• a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels
Example sentence • The most common type of angioma is a cherry angioma .
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• any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
Example sentence • She experienced a lot of trauma after the car accident.
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• malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium
Example sentence • The most common type of adenocarcinoma is lung adenocarcinoma .
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Example sentence • We hiked to the top of the loma to enjoy the panoramic view.
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• a common benign tumor of cartilage cells
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a chondroma in his knee.
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• nonmalignant tumor of connective tissue
Example sentence • A fibroma is a benign tumor that forms in connective tissues such as tendons or ligaments.
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• a hybrid cell resulting from the fusion of a lymphocyte and a tumor cell; used to culture a specific monoclonal antibody
Example sentence • Monoclonal antibodies are produced by hybridomas.
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• benign tumor of smooth muscle (usually in the uterus or digestive tract)
Example sentence • A leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor that can develop in the uterus.
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• eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea
Example sentence • Her eye doctor diagnosed her with a leukoma on her cornea.
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• a benign tumor of connective tissue containing jellylike material
Example sentence • The myxoma grew slowly and did not cause any pain.
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• malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly
Example sentence • The main symptom of neuroblastoma is a lump or swelling in the abdomen, neck, or chest.
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• tumor of the fibrous covering of a peripheral nerve
Example sentence • The neurofibroma on her leg caused pain and discomfort.
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• any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system
Example sentence • A neuroma is a benign tumor that develops from nerve cells.
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• a virus that can initiate various kinds of tumors in mice
Example sentence • The polyoma virus was first discovered in mice.
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• a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer
Example sentence • She was diagnosed with a rare type of sarcoma called synovial sarcoma .
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• malignant tumor of the testis; usually occurring in older men
Example sentence • The most common symptom of seminoma is a painless testicular mass.
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Example sentence • An astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor.
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Example sentence • She was diagnosed with a keratoma on her foot.
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• Chronic subcutaneous inflammation caused by infection with certain bacteria or fungi.
Example sentence • The main symptom of mycetoma is the presence of a painless swelling or mass.
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• The front segment of a body which is divided into two or more segments, especially the cephalothorax of an arachnid or crustacean.
Example sentence • The prosoma of a spider is the body region to which the legs and other appendages are attached.
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Example sentence • Herbal medicine often uses rhizoma to treat various ailments.
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• Induration of the tissues
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with nasal scleroma , causing blockage of the nasal passages.
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• The young attached larva of Discophora in the stage when it resembles a hydroid, or actinian.
Example sentence • The scyphistoma is the first stage in the life cycle of a jellyfish.
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