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.
In short, you don't eat ammonia when you eat pink slime- you eat one of the extremely non-toxic salts. In fact, ammonium chloride is a common component of candy in Finland, called salmiakki. In return, the ammonia kills bad bacteria without the use of genetic engineering or antibiotics, making the processed food safer.