Words that rhyme with goma

  • adenoma
    n 1: a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin
  • aroma
    n 1: any property detected by the olfactory system [syn: olfactory property, smell, aroma, odor, odour, scent] 2: a distinctive odor that is pleasant [syn: aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent]
  • carcinoma
    n 1: any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer
  • coma
    n 1: a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury [syn: coma, comatoseness] 2: (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds) 3: (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed
  • diploma
    n 1: a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study [syn: diploma, sheepskin]
  • glaucoma
    n 1: an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness); "contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure"
  • lymphoma
    n 1: a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer
  • melanoma
    n 1: any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes [syn: melanoma, malignant melanoma]
  • sarcoma
    n 1: a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer
  • soma
    n 1: leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink [syn: soma, haoma, Sarcostemma acidum] 2: personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual 3: alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" [syn: human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh]
  • stoma
    n 1: a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass [syn: stoma, stomate, pore] 2: a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ)
  • trachoma
    n 1: a chronic contagious viral disease marked by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye and the formation of scar tissue
  • chroma
    n 1: chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue [syn: saturation, chroma, intensity, vividness]
  • noma
    n 1: acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
  • stroma
    n 1: a mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it 2: the dense colorless framework of a chloroplast 3: the supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma)
  • blastoma
    n 1: a tumor composed of immature undifferentiated cells [syn: blastoma, blastocytoma, embryonal carcinosarcoma]
  • tacoma
    n 1: a city in west central Washington on an arm of Puget Sound to the south of Seattle
  • oklahoma
    n 1: a state in south central United States [syn: Oklahoma, Sooner State, OK]
  • papilloma
    n 1: a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass [syn: papilloma, villoma, papillary tumor, papillary tumour]
  • mesothelioma
    n 1: a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust
  • roma
    n 1: a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America) [syn: Gypsy, Gipsy, Romany, Rommany, Romani, Roma, Bohemian] 2: capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire [syn: Rome, Roma, Eternal City, Italian capital, capital of Italy]
  • leucoma
    n 1: eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea [syn: leukoma, leucoma]
  • myxoma
    n 1: a benign tumor of connective tissue containing jellylike material
  • neuroma
    n 1: any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system
  • algoma
  • coloma
  • bancoklahoma
  • bouma
  • choma
  • loma
  • oma
  • scleroma

See also goma definition