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desmoid (a.)

Resembling, or having the characteristics of, a ligament; ligamentous.

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Resembling, or having the characteristics of, a ligament; ligamentous.

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A desmoid tumor is a rare type of noncancerous growth that develops in the body's soft tissues.

Physicians often monitor desmoid tumors closely due to their potential to grow and cause complications.

Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove desmoid tumors that become symptomatic or affect nearby organs.

The exact cause of desmoid tumors is not fully understood, but they are believed to arise from abnormal growth of connective tissue cells.