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Noun: psammoma
  1. A tumour derived from fibrous tissue of the meninges or choroid plexus or certain other structures associated with the brain; characterized by sandlike particles
    - sand tumor [US], sand tumour [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: psammomas

Type of: neoplasm, tumor [US], tumour [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Psammoma