osteoma
/ˌɑstiˈoʊmə/
noun
- A benign (non-cancerous) tumor made of bone tissue, often found on the skull or facial bones.
- The doctor discovered a small osteoma on the patient's forehead during the exam.
- Osteomas usually grow slowly and cause no symptoms unless they press on nearby structures.
- Surgery to remove an osteoma is rarely needed unless it causes pain or vision problems.