DESMOIDS
\dɪsmˈɔ͡ɪdz], \dɪsmˈɔɪdz], \d_ɪ_s_m_ˈɔɪ_d_z]\
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A childhood counterpart of abdominal or extra-abdominal desmoid tumors, characterized by firm subcutaneous nodules that grow rapidly in any part of the body but do not metastasize. The adult form of abdominal fibromatosis is FIBROMATOSIS, ABDOMINAL. (Stedman, 25th ed)
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