maschaloncus

English

Etymology

From maschal- (“armpit”) +‎ -oncus (“tumor”), from Ancient Greek μασχάλη (maskhálē, “armpit”) and Ancient Greek ὄγκος (ónkos, “tumor”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌmæskəlˈɒŋkəs/

Noun

maschaloncus (uncountable)

1. (pathology, obsolete) A tumor or swelling in the armpit or axilla.

References

• "maschaloncus" in An Illustrated Dictionary of Medicine, Biology and Allied Sciences.
• "maschaloncus" in The Free Dictionary by Farlex, Medical Dictionary.