adamantoma
|ad-a-man-to-ma|
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/ˌæd.əˈmæn.toʊ.mə/
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/ˌæd.əˈmæn.tə.mə/
hard tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adamantoma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adamantos,' where 'adamas' meant 'unconquerable' or 'hardest steel.'
Historical Evolution
'adamantos' transformed into the medical term 'adamantoma' to describe a hard, enamel-like tumor.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to something 'unbreakable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a 'hard tumor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare type of tumor, often found in the jaw or skull, characterized by its hard, enamel-like structure.
The patient was diagnosed with an adamantoma in the lower jaw.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/03 00:21