-oma
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek -ωμα (-ōma).
Suffix [edit]
- (pathology) A suffix forming nouns indicating disease or morbidity.
- (pathology, specifically) A suffix forming nouns indicating tumors or masses, especially cancerous ones.
Usage notes [edit]
- For most nouns formed with -oma, the plural in -omas is more common, but the plural in -omata is frequently considered more correct.
Derived terms [edit]
Derived terms
Translations [edit]
suffix forming nouns indicating tumors or masses
Spanish [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek -ωμα (-ōma).
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /o.ma/
Suffix [edit]
-oma m
