Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oma
noun
/ˈoʊ.mə/
Definition
A suffix in medical terminology that denotes a tumor or a neoplasm.
Examples
- Fibroma is a type of tumor that is made up of fibrous or connective tissue.
- Lipoma is a benign tumor consisting of fat tissue.
- Osteoma refers to a bone tumor.
Meaning
In medical contexts, ‘oma’ is often used to refer to abnormal growths or tumors, which can be benign or malignant.
Synonyms
- tumor
- neoplasm
- growth
