Cystomatous

/sɪsˈtoʊmətəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by the presence of cyst-derived tumors or growths.

Etymology

From 'cystoma' (cyst-related tumor) plus the adjective suffix '-ous' (characterized by, having the quality of). This descriptive term allows doctors to classify conditions involving multiple tumors.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ous' to a noun turns it into an adjective describing that quality—'cancer' becomes 'cancerous,' 'poison' becomes 'poisonous'—it's one of English's most useful suffixes!

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