papilloma
a benign tumor of the skin or mucous membrane consisting of hypertrophied epithelial tissue, as a wart.
Origin of papilloma
1Other words from papilloma
- pap·il·lo·ma·to·sis, noun
- pap·il·lo·ma·tous [pap-uh-loh-muh-tuhs, -lom-uh-], /ˌpæp əˈloʊ mə təs, -ˈlɒm ə-/, adjective
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How to use papilloma in a sentence
Three—the superficial, the deep-seated, and the papillomatous.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonIn exceptional instances papillomatous or vegetating lesions have been observed.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonDescribe the clinical appearances and course of the papillomatous variety of epithelioma.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonThe papillomatous type usually arises from the superficial or deep-seated variety, or it may begin as a papillary or warty growth.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonA muco-purulent or purulent secretion can visually be pressed out from between the papillomatous elevations.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagon
British Dictionary definitions for papilloma
/ (ˌpæpɪˈləʊmə) /
pathol a benign tumour derived from epithelial tissue and forming a rounded or lobulated mass
Origin of papilloma
1Derived forms of papilloma
- papillomatous, adjective
- papillomatosis, noun
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