neuroma

noun

neu·​ro·​ma nu̇-ˈrō-mə 

nyu̇-

plural neuromas also neuromata nu̇-ˈrō-mə-tə 

nyu̇-

: a tumor or mass growing from a nerve and usually consisting of nerve fibers

Examples of neuroma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tarsal tunnel syndrome and Morton's neuroma are two conditions that can cause compressed nerves, In tarsal tunnel syndrome, the posterior tibial nerve—which runs down the leg and into the ankle and foot—is compressed. —Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024

Plantar fasciitis and Morton’s neuroma/fibroma are afflictions that have come and gone. —Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024

But in a small percentage of acoustic neuroma cases, the tumor stops growing. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Aug. 2024

Acoustic neuromas, tumors of the nerves that affect hearing and balance, are the characteristic features of NF-2. —Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 20 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

neuroma

noun

neu·​ro·​ma n(y)u̇-ˈrō-mə 

plural neuromas also neuromata -mət-ə 

1

: a tumor or mass growing from a nerve and usually consisting of nerve fibers

2

: a mass of nerve tissue in an amputation stump resulting from abnormal regrowth of the stumps of severed nerves

called also amputation neuroma