papilloma

American  

[pap-uh-loh-muh] / ˌpæp əˈloʊ mə /

noun

Pathology.

plural

papillomata, papillomas

1. a benign tumor of the skin or mucous membrane consisting of hypertrophied epithelial tissue, as a wart.

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papilloma British  

/ ˌpæpɪˈləʊmə /

noun

1. pathol a benign tumour derived from epithelial tissue and forming a rounded or lobulated mass

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Other Word Forms

• papillomatosis noun
• papillomatous adjective

Etymology

Origin of papilloma

From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; papilla, -oma

Example Sentences

The ulcers and splotches, or papilloma, are symptoms of a tropical skin disease called yaws, Mitjà's professional and personal obsession.

From Science Magazine

They are caused by a papilloma virus, similar to those causing warts in humans, but are not contagious to us.

From Washington Post

When I had just joined the field, suddenly there was this discovery that made papilloma viruses important for human health as opposed to just an understanding of how cells become cancerous.

From Scientific American

Those in one group were spotted with warts, caused by the papilloma virus, while the rabbits in the group that had been given the vaccine did not have a single blemish.

From New York Times

"The papilloma viruses that cause cancer are very common indeed," Prof Frazer said.

From BBC