Words that rhyme with trachoma
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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] -
beachcomber
n 1: a vagrant living on a beach -
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 -
comber
n 1: a person who separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool 2: a long curling sea wave 3: a machine that separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool -
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" -
haematoma
n 1: a localized swelling filled with blood [syn: hematoma, haematoma] -
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] -
misnomer
n 1: an incorrect or unsuitable name -
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) -
roamer
n 1: someone who leads a wandering unsettled life [syn: wanderer, roamer, rover, bird of passage] -
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] -
chondroma
n 1: a common benign tumor of cartilage cells -
fibroma
n 1: nonmalignant tumor of connective tissue -
glioma
n 1: a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia -
leucoma
n 1: eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea [syn: leukoma, leucoma] -
lipoma
n 1: a tumor consisting of fatty tissue [syn: lipoma, adipose tumor] -
myxoma
n 1: a benign tumor of connective tissue containing jellylike material -
neuroma
n 1: any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system -
scotoma
n 1: an isolated area of diminished vision within the visual field -
xanthoma
n 1: a skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism -
zygoma
n 1: the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone [syn: zygoma, zygomatic arch, arcus zygomaticus] -
angioma
n 1: a tumor consisting of a mass of blood or lymphatic vessels -
atheroma
n 1: a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow -
myeloma
n 1: a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow -
neurofibroma
n 1: tumor of the fibrous covering of a peripheral nerve [syn: neurofibroma, neurilemoma] -
vomer
n 1: thin trapezoidal bone of the skull forming the posterior and inferior parts of the nasal septum -
coloma
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bancoklahoma
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loma
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condyloma
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scleroma
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gomer
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cromer
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romer
See also trachoma definition
