teratoma

Meanings

• noun

  A teratoma is a type of tumor that contains various tissues, such as hair, teeth, and bone, which are not typical of the tissue from which it originated.

  - "The patient underwent surgery to remove a teratoma from her ovary."
  - "The teratoma was found to contain several fully-formed teeth and hair."

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Variants

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teratoma , teratomas , teratomata

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Etymology

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From the Greek 'teraton' meaning monster, and 'oma' meaning tumor.

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Trivia

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1. Teratomas are the most common type of germ cell tumor.

2. Teratomas can occur in any part of the body, but they most commonly form in the ovary or testicle.

3. Teratomas were once believed to be portents of divine intervention or evil omens in ancient times.

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Related Concepts

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1. Germ cell tumors: Teratomas are a type of germ cell tumor, which develop from the reproductive cells (germ cells) in the ovary or testicle.

2. Malignant teratoma: A malignant teratoma is a type of teratoma that can spread to other parts of the body and is considered cancerous.

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Culture

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Teratomas have been the subject of fascination and study in various fields, including medicine, biology, and literature.

How to Memorize "teratoma"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tumor with various tissues, such as hair, teeth, and bone, that are not typical of the tissue from which it originated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'teratoma' with the meaning 'monster tumor'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym T-H-A-T: Teratoma Has Abnormal Tissues.

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