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osteoma

/ɒstiːˈoʊmə/ noun · British & US
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What does osteoma mean?

noun

A benign bone tumor, usually small and slow-growing. It is a type of bone growth that is not cancerous.

Example

"The doctor ordered an X-ray to confirm the diagnosis of osteoma in the patient's jaw."

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