cylindroma
noun
cyl·in·dro·ma
ˌsil-ən-ˈdrō-mə 
plural cylindromas also cylindromata
-mət-ə
: a tumor characterized by cylindrical masses consisting of epithelial cells and hyalinized stroma:
a
: a malignant tumor especially of the respiratory tract or salivary glands
b
: a benign tumor of the skin and especially the scalp
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“Cylindroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cylindroma. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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