Definition

A non-cancerous growth that usually occurs in the heart, made of soft tissue that resembles jelly.

Example

The doctor diagnosed the patient with a myxoma after reviewing the ultrasound results.

Conversation

Did you hear about that myxoma case in the news?

Yeah, it sounds pretty serious!

I read that these tumors are usually benign, but still, it's scary.

Definitely! It's a reminder to get regular check-ups.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myxoma is derived from "myxa" (Greek: μύξα, meaning mucus) and the suffix "-oma" (Greek: όγκος, meaning tumor or swelling). The term refers to a tumor that has a gelatinous or mucus-like consistency.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mucus' ('myxa') to remember that 'myxoma' refers to a tumor that resembles mucus in its texture.

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