Term: hamartoma: a focal growth that resembles a neoplasm but results from faulty development in an organ
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: aceraceae: a family of trees and shrubs of order Sapindales including the maples
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: handcuff: shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: vicious circle: an argument that assumes that which is to be proved
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: very reverend: a title of respect for various ecclesiastical officials (as cathedral deans and canons and others)
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: intestinal obstruction: blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: quietism: a form of religious mysticism requiring withdrawal from all human effort and passive contemplation of God
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: descent: a movement downward
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: oligoplites: leatherjackets
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: plasma cell: a cell that develops from a B lymphocyte in reaction to a specific antigen; found in bone marrow and sometimes in the blood
Broader: growth: (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor) | Unrelated: tread: structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step