Pronunciation: /tɛrəˈtoʊmə/
noun a type of tumor that contains different types of tissues, such as hair, muscle, and bone
A1 A teratoma is a type of tumor that can contain different types of tissues such as hair, teeth, and bone.
A2 Doctors discovered a teratoma in her ovary during a routine check-up.
B1 The removal of a teratoma may require surgery to ensure that all abnormal tissues are completely eliminated.
B2 Although teratomas are usually benign, they can sometimes become cancerous if left untreated.
C1 The pathologist examined the teratoma under a microscope to determine the presence of any malignant cells.
C2 Research on teratomas has revealed insights into the development of pluripotent stem cells and their potential applications in regenerative medicine.
formal A teratoma is a type of tumor that can contain different types of tissues such as hair, teeth, and bone.
informal I heard that teratomas are really weird tumors that can have all sorts of random stuff in them.
slang Teratomas are like those tumors that are like a crazy mix of different things, like a tumor salad or something.
figurative The project turned out to be a teratoma of ideas, with random elements coming together in a confusing mess.
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