névrome
masculine
névrome is the French word for neuroma.
The term refers to a tumor composed of nerve cells.
Meaning: tumor composed of nerve cells (noun)
Did you know?
- French physicians often distinguish between a névrome and a neurinome, though in English both might be translated as 'neuroma'.
- In French medical contexts, the term névrome is frequently used to describe Morton's neuroma, a specific thickening of the nerve in the foot, even when other types of nerve tumors are implied.
- The prefix névro- in névrome is shared with words describing psychological states, such as névrose for 'neurosis', linking physical nerve tumors to mental health terms.
Examples in context
- J'ai été diagnostiqué(e) avec un neurome sur mon pied droit.I have been diagnosed with a neuroma on my right foot.
- Il a développé une boule de nerf douloureuse dans sa main gauche.He developed a painful nerve lump in his left hand.
- La tumeur nerveuse est bénigne et ne nécessite pas d'intervention chirurgicale.The neuroma is benign and does not require surgery.
- Le médecin a diagnostiqué un névrome.The doctor diagnosed a neuroma.
- Ce névrome provoque une douleur constante.This neuroma causes constant pain.
- Il faut opérer ce petit névrome.This small neuroma needs to be operated on.
Example conversation
A doctor's office where a man is discussing his test results with a woman.
- ManonQuels sont les résultats de l'examen, Nathan ?What are the test results, Nathan?
- NathanL'examen a révélé un névrome.The exam revealed a neuroma.
- ManonEst-ce que ce névrome est grave ?Is this neuroma serious?
- NathanPas vraiment, mais on doit le surveiller.Not really, but we must monitor it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “neuroma” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
