schwannoma

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English

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From Schwann +‎ -oma (from Schwann cell).

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schwannoma (plural schwannomas or schwannomata)

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

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Spanish

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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schwannoma m (plural schwannomas)

  1. (medicine) schwannoma
    Synonym: neurinoma
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