lipofibroma
|li-po-fi-bro-ma|
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/ˌlaɪ.poʊ.faɪˈbroʊ.mə/
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/ˌlaɪ.pəʊ.faɪˈbrəʊ.mə/
benign fatty-fibrous tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lipofibroma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'lipos' meaning 'fat' and 'fibra' meaning 'fiber'.
Historical Evolution
'lipos' and 'fibra' combined to form the modern English word 'lipofibroma'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a tumor with fat and fiber', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor composed of both fatty and fibrous tissue.
The surgeon removed a lipofibroma from the patient's back.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 03:25