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Definition of xyloma

xyloma

/zaɪˈloʊmə/
xy · lo · ma
Plural:xylomata
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xyloma Lexical Profile

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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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• Rhymes for xyloma

• Nearby Words

xyloidin
xyloidine
xylology
xyloma
xylometer
xylonic
xylonite

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'xylon' meaning 'wood', combined with the medical and biological suffix '-oma' denoting a tumor, mass, or growth.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xyloma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xyloma
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