Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A tumor composed of nerve tissue.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A tumor formed of nervous tissue.
  • noun A fibroma developed on a nerve.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Med.) A tumor developed on, or connected with, a nerve, esp. one consisting of new-formed nerve fibers.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun pathology A tumour composed of nerve cells

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system

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Examples

  • That is the acoustic neuroma, that is a tumor of concern.

    CNN Transcript May 28, 2008 2008

  • Dr. Miller further adds that "ski boots that are too small can aggravate a painful forefoot condition known as a neuroma; too tight can lead to nerve compression injuries, while too loose can lead to overuse tendon and muscle injuries as well as fractures because of lack of stability."

    Dr. Rock Positano: Skiers, Beware! 2008

  • It explains that a neuroma is a fibrous thickening.

    Archive 2006-03-01 ricklibrarian 2006

  • It explains that a neuroma is a fibrous thickening.

    Morton's Neuroma: A Librarian Looks at Consumer Health Reference Sources ricklibrarian 2006

  • * Acoustic neuroma, which is a tumor found near the ear

    Articles of Health 2009

  • A metatarsal pad can alleviate toe joint pain or a neuroma, which is a painful swelling of a nerve.

    theadvertiser.com - 2009

  • A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue most commonly found at the base of the third and fourth toes.

    Tsn.ca Top Stories RSS 2008

  • You’ll remember the piercing every day because painful scar tissue, called a neuroma, can form here.

    You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008

  • You’ll remember the piercing every day because painful scar tissue, called a neuroma, can form here.

    You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008

  • The higher the heel, the more pressure is placed on the forefoot, the higher the likelihood of developing a bunion, hammertoe, neuroma, corn, or callus.

    Leora Tanenbaum: Kitten Heels? Meow! 2010

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  • I want this to be the smell of brains.

    December 27, 2008

  • lol, love this one

    your brains smell so clever, what a great neuroma ^^

    January 28, 2009