Neuroma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007882",
  "term": "Neuroma",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A disorganized growth or tumor of nerve tissue that forms after a nerve is cut or damaged. It is not a true neoplasm but rather a reactive, painful proliferation of axons, Schwann cells, and connective tissue at the site of injury. A common example is Morton's neuroma, which affects the nerves between the toes and is characterized by a thickening of the tissue around the nerve.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 889 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/neuroma/"
}