What is another word for teratoma?
Pronunciation: [tˌɛɹətˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Teratoma is a type of tumor that usually develops in ovaries or testicles and can contain various tissue types, including hair, bone, and teeth. Some synonyms for the word "teratoma" include "monodermal teratoma," "dermoid cyst," and "germinoma." Monodermal teratoma is a teratoma composed of only one germ cell layer of embryonic tissue, while dermoid cysts are non-cancerous teratomas that commonly occur in the ovaries. Germinoma is a type of cancerous germ cell tumor that can develop in the brain or other parts of the body and has similar pathological features to teratomas. Overall, synonyms for teratoma often describe the origin, composition, or type of tumor involved.
