what does neuroma mean
neuroma. acoustic neuroma a benign tumor within the internal auditory canal arising from Schwann cells of the eighth cranial (acoustic) nerve. amputation neuroma traumatic n. neuroma cuÂ´tis neuroma in the skin. false neuroma. 1. one which does not contain nerve cells.raumatic neuroma an unorganized bulbous or nodular mass of nerve fibers and Schwann cells produced by hyperplasia of nerve fibers and their supporting tissues after accidental or purposeful sectioning of the nerve.