Cholesteatoma
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /kəˌlɛsti.əˈtəʊmə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cholesteatoma is a noun meaning (pathology) A destructive and expanding keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear and/or mastoid process.
Meaning
(pathology) A destructive and expanding keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear and/or mastoid process.
Word Forms
- cholesteatomas
- cholesteatomata
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epitympanic, tympanosclerosis, cholethiasis, dyskeratoma, otomastoiditis, otomycosis.
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