Definition

A type of cancer that forms a tumor in the testicles, originating from germ cells.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with seminoma after the test results came back positive.

Conversation

Did you hear about Jake's diagnosis?

Yeah, I heard he has a seminoma and is really worried.

It's tough to see him go through this; I hope he gets the right treatment.

Me too. I read that it's treatable if caught early.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Seminoma** → It is formed from "semin-" (from Latin *semen*, meaning seed) and "-oma" (from Greek *oma*, meaning tumor or swelling). The word "seminoma" refers to a tumor that originates from germ cells, which are the 'seeds' of reproduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'semen' as 'seed' and remember that 'seminoma' refers to a tumor that is like a 'seed' of growth in the body.

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