cholesteatoma
noun
cho·les·te·a·to·ma
kə-ˌles-tē-ə-ˈtō-mə, ˌkō-lə-ˌstē-, ˌkäl-ə- 
plural cholesteatomas also cholesteatomata
-mət-ə
1
: an epidermoid cyst usually in the brain arising from aberrant embryonic rests and appearing as a compact shiny flaky mass
called also pearly tumor
2
: a tumor usually growing in a confined space (as the middle ear or mastoid) and frequently constituting a sequel to chronic otitis media
Dictionary Entries Near cholesteatoma
Cite this Entry
“Cholesteatoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cholesteatoma. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share