Mesolepidoma is a medical term that refers to a rare type of benign bone tumor. The word is a combination of three Greek roots: meso (meaning middle), lepid (meaning scale), and oma (meaning tumor). The correct pronunciation of mesolepidoma is /ˌmɛsəlɛpɪˈdoʊmə/, with stress on the second syllable. The spelling reflects its Greek origins, with "o" representing the Greek letter omicron, and "e" representing epsilon, while the "d" represents delta. The complexity of the spelling highlights the importance of using proper phonetic transcription to ensure accurate pronunciation.
A tumor composed of cells derived from the persistent embryonic mesothelium.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.