What does "schwannoma" mean?

A benign nerve sheath tumour composed of Schwann cells.

What is a synonym for "schwannoma"?

Common synonyms include: neurinoma.

Pronounced //ʃwɒˈnəʊmə//.

/ʃwɒˈnəʊmə/ noun

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Noun

From Schwann + -oma (from Schwann cell).