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Desmoid

Des′moid

,
Adj.
[Gr.
δεσμόσ
ligament +
-oid
.]
(Anat.)
Resembling, or having the characteristics of, a ligament; ligamentous.

Definition 2024


desmoid

desmoid

English

Adjective

desmoid (comparative more desmoid, superlative most desmoid)

  1. Pertaining to a bundle.
  2. (pathology) Fibrous; having closely interwoven fibres in bundles.
  3. (medicine) Resembling, or having the characteristics of, a ligament or fibre; ligamentous, fibrous.

Noun

desmoid (plural desmoids)

  1. A desmoid tumour.

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