Epitheliomatous

/ˌɛpɪˌθɛliˈoʊmətəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, containing, or resembling an epithelioma.

Etymology

Derived from epithelioma + -ous (Latin suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'). This adjective form appeared in 19th-century medical literature.

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Doctors use -ous words like 'epitheliomatous' to describe tissue that looks like it's turning cancerous, which helps pathologists diagnose diseases under a microscope!

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