1. Plural of blastoma; tumors that arise from embryonic tissue or immature cells.
Usage: medical/technical term; used in oncology and pathology

Examples

• The pathologist identified several blastomas in the tissue samples.
• Blastomas are often found in children because they develop from embryonic cells.
• Treatment options for blastomas depend on the type and stage of the tumor.
• Retinoblastomas and medulloblastomas are common types of blastomas in pediatric patients.
• Early detection of blastomas can significantly improve survival rates.