epithelioma

[ ep-uh-thee-lee-oh-muh ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural ep·i·the·li·o·mas, ep·i·the·li·o·ma·ta [ep-, uh, -thee-lee-, oh, -m, uh, -t, uh].

1. a growth or tumor consisting chiefly of epithelial cells.

epithelioma

/ ˌɛpɪˌθiːlɪˈɒmətəs; ˌɛpɪˌθiːlɪˈəʊmə /

noun

1. pathol a malignant tumour of epithelial tissue

Derived Forms

• epitheliomatous, adjective

Other Words From

• ep·i·the·li·om·a·tous [ep-, uh, -thee-lee-, om, -, uh, -t, uh, s, -, oh, -m, uh, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of epithelioma¹

First recorded in 1870–75; epitheli(um) + -oma

Example Sentences

What factors are to be considered in giving a prognosis in epithelioma?

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The chief of these are: simple—dermoid patches, moles of the limbus; malignant—sarcoma, endothelioma, epithelioma.

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Keratosis of the palms and soles has also been occasionally observed, which, in rare instances, has developed into epithelioma.

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Describe the clinical appearances and course of the deep-seated variety of epithelioma.

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Describe the clinical appearances and course of the papillomatous variety of epithelioma.

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