epithelioma
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of epithelioma
First recorded in 1870–75; epitheli(um) + -oma
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Epithelioma generally occurs between the ages of forty and sixty, and attacks males oftener than females, in the proportion of about six to one.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Epithelioma of the floor of the mouth frequently originates in the mucous membrane between the frenum of the tongue and the inner aspect of the gum.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Recurrent Epithelioma in Glands of Neck adherent to Mandible 495 245.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Epithelioma may develop anywhere on the body in relation to long-standing ulcers, especially that resulting from a burn or from lupus; this form usually presents an exuberant outgrowth of epidermis not unlike a cauliflower.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
Epithelioma of the scalp may originate in relation to a wart, an ulcerated wen or sebaceous adenoma, or the cicatrix of a burn.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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