hygroma

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hygroma

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Analysable as hygro- + -oma.

noun hygromas · hygromata

a discrete, fluid-filled sac
Such that can form on the joints of dogs or other animals in response to repeated pressure. When the hemorrhage is limited the symptoms may not become noticeable; if it is near the surface of the body a round or diffuse swelling or tumor may form, constituting a hygroma.
Synonym of false bursa
Similar: false bursa

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@misc{hygroma_2026,
  title = {hygroma},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/hygroma},
  urldate = {2026-11-07}
}