Dermoidal

/dɜːrˈmɔɪdəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the characteristics of a dermoid cyst or similar skin-like structure.

Etymology

From 'dermoid' + '-al' (relating to). An adjective form emphasizing the properties of dermoid structures in medical descriptions.

Kelly Says

Dermoidal cysts are considered a type of teratoma (a 'monster tumor' in Greek), and while they sound scary, they're benign and doctors remove them as a routine surgical procedure!

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