Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A tumor composed of nerve tissue.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A tumor formed of nervous tissue.
- noun A fibroma developed on a nerve.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Med.) A tumor developed on, or connected with, a nerve, esp. one consisting of new-formed nerve fibers.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun pathology A
tumour composed ofnerve cells
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system
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Examples
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That is the acoustic neuroma, that is a tumor of concern.
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Dr. Miller further adds that "ski boots that are too small can aggravate a painful forefoot condition known as a neuroma; too tight can lead to nerve compression injuries, while too loose can lead to overuse tendon and muscle injuries as well as fractures because of lack of stability."
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It explains that a neuroma is a fibrous thickening.
Archive 2006-03-01 ricklibrarian 2006
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It explains that a neuroma is a fibrous thickening.
Morton's Neuroma: A Librarian Looks at Consumer Health Reference Sources ricklibrarian 2006
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* Acoustic neuroma, which is a tumor found near the ear
Articles of Health 2009
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A metatarsal pad can alleviate toe joint pain or a neuroma, which is a painful swelling of a nerve.
theadvertiser.com - 2009
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A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue most commonly found at the base of the third and fourth toes.
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You’ll remember the piercing every day because painful scar tissue, called a neuroma, can form here.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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You’ll remember the piercing every day because painful scar tissue, called a neuroma, can form here.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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The higher the heel, the more pressure is placed on the forefoot, the higher the likelihood of developing a bunion, hammertoe, neuroma, corn, or callus.
whichbe commented on the word neuroma
I want this to be the smell of brains.
December 27, 2008
maryjuana commented on the word neuroma
lol, love this one
your brains smell so clever, what a great neuroma ^^
January 28, 2009