schwannoma

English

Etymology

From Schwann +‎ -oma (from Schwann cell).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃwɒˈnəʊmə/

Noun

schwannoma (plural schwannomas or schwannomata)

  1. A benign nerve sheath tumour composed of Schwann cells.

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Spanish

Etymology

Probably borrowed from English schwannoma, equivalent to (célula de) Schwann +‎ -oma

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /eʃbaˈnoma/ [eʃ.β̞aˈno.ma]
  • Rhymes: -oma

Noun

schwannoma m (plural schwannomas)

  1. (medicine) schwannoma
    Synonym: neurinoma
  • célula de Schwann f
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