adipofibroma
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/ˌædɪpoʊfaɪˈbroʊmə/
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/ˌædɪpəʊfaɪˈbrəʊmə/
benign tumor of fat and fiber
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adipofibroma' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'adeps' meaning 'fat' and 'fibra' meaning 'fiber'.
Historical Evolution
'adeps' and 'fibra' combined to form the modern English word 'adipofibroma'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tumor composed of fat and fiber', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor composed of both adipose (fat) and fibrous tissue.
The doctor diagnosed the lump as an adipofibroma.
Synonyms
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