Definition of "fibroma" [‖Fi•bro•ma]

• A benign, usually enclosed neoplasm composed primarily of fibrous tissue. (noun)

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• "Image at right, "Ossifying fibroma, frontal bone.""
• "She has a diagnosis of ossifying fibroma of the maxilla and mandible, which requires surgery as soon as possible."
• "Other names include Morton's toe, interdigital neuritis, and interdigital perineural fibroma."