Fibroma
/faɪˈbrəʊmə/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Jargon
Used by healthcare professionals, may confuse non-medical audiences. Best used in clinical settings. 
The histology report labelled the lesion as a fibroma.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-threatening
Implies that the tumor is benign and not cancerous, often reassuring to patients. 
Fortunately, the lump on her arm was diagnosed as a fibroma.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Condition
Refers to a type of tumor growing from fibrous tissue; don't use the term for other types of growths. 
After the MRI, the lump was identified as a fibroma, not a lipoma.