noun
- plural of neuroma; benign tumors that develop on nerve tissue
Usage: medical
Examples
- The MRI revealed multiple neuromas along the patient’s spinal cord.
- Acoustic neuromas can cause hearing loss and balance problems.
- The surgeon successfully removed three small neuromas from her foot.
- Neuromas often develop after nerve injuries or trauma.
- Morton’s neuromas commonly affect the nerves between the toes.
- The oncologist explained that neuromas are typically non-cancerous growths.