a tumour composed of mucous connective tissue, usually situated in subcutaneous tissue
Derived forms
myxomatous (mɪkˈsɒmətəs)
adjective
Examples of 'myxomata' in a sentence
myxomata
Other important cardiac causes are septic emboli from bacterial endocarditis and emboli caused by atrial myxomata.
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