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Definition of xyloma
xyloma
/zaɪˈloʊmə/
xy · lo · ma
Plural:xylomata
xyloma Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A hard, woody tumor, gall, or abnormal growth that forms on a plant or tree.
Example
"The botanist carefully extracted a tissue sample from the xyloma protruding from the branch to test for bacterial infection."
2
A firm, resting mass of fungal mycelium that develops on living or decaying plant tissues, from which spore-bearing structures eventually arise.
Example
"During the winter months, the fungus survives as a dormant xyloma beneath the bark of the dead log."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'xylon' meaning 'wood', combined with the medical and biological suffix '-oma' denoting a tumor, mass, or growth.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xyloma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xyloma