Definition
desmoid
adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling a fibrous band or ligament; having a tendon-like structure
Usage: medical/anatomical term
noun
- a benign fibrous tumor that arises from muscle tissue or fascia, typically occurring in the abdomen or extremities
Usage: medical/pathology term; also called desmoid tumor or desmoid fibroma
Examples
- The surgeon identified a desmoid growth in the patient's abdominal wall.
- Desmoid tumors are typically slow-growing and benign.
- The desmoid tissue showed characteristic fibrous bands under microscopic examination.
- Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis have an increased risk of developing desmoid lesions.
- The radiologist noted the desmoid appearance of the mass on the imaging study.