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.
The Color Psychology of Pink. 1  Pink is essentially a light red and is usually associated with love and romance. 2  Pink is thought to have a calming effect. One shade known as drunk-tank pink is sometimes used in prisons to calm inmates.