Etymology

phyma

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Today it means: A tubercle, tumor, or abscess on any external part of the body. Full definition →

Ancient Greek φῦμα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromφῦμα
  2. English todayphyma

From Ancient Greek φῦμα (phûma).

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