hamartoma
/ˌhɑmɑrˈtoʊmə/
noun
- A benign (non-cancerous) growth made up of an abnormal mixture of tissues normally found in the area where it grows.
- A hamartoma can sometimes be mistaken for a tumor on an X-ray.
- Most hamartomas are discovered by accident during scans for other health issues.
- The doctor said the hamartoma in her lung was harmless and did not need treatment.