teratoma. [terâ²ÉtÅâ²mÉ] pl. teratomas, teratomata. a tumor composed of different kinds of tissue, none of which normally occurs together or at the site of the tumor. Teratomas are most common in the ovaries or testes.
The pink-colored film or ring frequently seen on showers, tubs, toilets and pet water bowls is typically caused by growth of the airborne bacteria Serratia marcesens. This harmless nuisance organism reacts with standing water and frequently forms during spring and summer months.
Gardnerella is also known as bacterial vaginosis, which is an overgrowth of the bad bacteria that are normally found in the vagina. Vaginal itching and irritation are symptoms, along with vaginal odor, which may be fishy, seemingly originating from the urine. In fact, this fishy smell is common with this condition.