Desmoids

/ˈdɛzmoɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of desmoid; benign but aggressive tumors composed of fibrous connective tissue.

Etymology

The plural form of 'desmoid,' maintaining the Greek root structure while adding the English plural suffix '-s' to indicate multiple tumors or instances.

Kelly Says

Desmoids are fascinating medical mysteries because families with FAP (familial adenomatous polyposis) get them frequently, showing how genetic changes can make the body's own structural tissues misbehave.

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