Psammoma (Noun)
Meaning
A tumor derived from fibrous tissue of the meninges or choroid plexus or certain other structures associated with the brain; characterized by sandlike particles.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The psammoma bodies were a distinctive feature of the meningioma tumor.
- A psammoma is often used as a diagnostic criterion for certain types of brain tumors.
- The formation of a psammoma within a tumor is a sign of a potentially serious malignant growth.
- Psammoma bodies can be detected through imaging tests, such as a CT scan or MRI.
- The benign nature of a meningioma is often confirmed by the presence of a psammoma.