Fibrochondroma

/ˌfaɪbroʊkɑːnˈdroʊmə/ noun

Definition

A benign tumor made of both fibrous tissue and cartilage cells.

Etymology

From 'fibro-' (fiber) + 'chondro-' (cartilage) + '-oma' (tumor). Medical terminology combining Greek and Latin roots to describe the tissue composition.

Kelly Says

Pathologists can identify exactly what a tumor is made of by looking at it under a microscope—this specific mix of fiber and cartilage was classified as its own tumor type rather than lumped with similar growths.

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