Desmoid definitions

Desmoid

1) Desmoma
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Desmoid

1) Ligamentous 2) Resembling a ligament
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Desmoid

• (a.) Resembling, or having the characteristics of, a ligament; ligamentous.
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desmoid

(dez´moid) an unencapsulated, locally invasive, occasionally metastasizing fibromatous tumor arising in the muscle sheath, usually of the abdominal wall; it closely resembles a fibrosarcoma. Called also desmoid tumor. fibroid (def. 1).
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Desmoid

Des'moid adjective [ Greek desmo`s ligament + -oid .] (Anat.) Resembling, or having the characteristics of, a ligament; ligamentous.
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desmoid

Type: Term Pronunciation: dez′moyd Definitions: 1. Fibrous or ligamentous. 2. A nodule or relatively large mass of unusually firm scarlike connective tissue resulting from active proliferation of fibroblasts, occurring most frequently in the abdominal muscles of women who have borne children; the fibroblasts infiltrate surrounding muscle and ...
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desmoid

desmoid 1. Resembling, or having the characteristics of, a ligament; ligamentous. 2. Tendon-like; fibroid, or a very tough and firm fibroma.
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desmoid

resembling a fascia or fibrous sheet. · resembling a ligament; ligamentous.
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