(mik-so´mә) a tumor composed of primitive connective tissue cells and stroma resembling mesenchyma. adj., myxo´matous., adj. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Myx·o'ma noun ; plural Myxomata . [ New Latin , from Greek ... mucus + - oma .] (Medicine) A tumor made up of a gelatinous tissue resembling that found in the umbilical cord. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/126
Type: Term Pronunciation: mik-sō′mă Definitions: 1. A benign neoplasm derived from connective tissue, consisting chiefly of polyhedral and stellate cells that are loosely embedded in a soft mucoid matrix, thereby resembling primitive mesenchymal tissue; occurs frequently intramuscularly (where it may be mistaken for a sarcoma), also... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=58658