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hamartoma

ha·mar·toma

UK/ˌhæ.mɑːˈtəʊ.mə/ US/ˌhæ.mɑɹˈtoʊ.mə/ uncommon

noun

1.

a focal growth that resembles a neoplasm but results from faulty development in an organ

Origin

From hamartia + -oma.

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