papilloma

[ pap-uh-loh-muh ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural pap·il·lo·ma·ta [pap-, uh, -, loh, -m, uh, -t, uh], pap·il·lo·mas.

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

papilloma

/ ˌpæpɪˈləʊmə /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˌpapilˈlomatous, adjective
• ˌpapilˌlomaˈtosis, noun

Other Words From

• papil·loma·tosis noun
• pap·il·lo·ma·tous [pap-, uh, -, loh, -m, uh, -t, uh, s, -, lom, -, uh, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of papilloma¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of papilloma¹

C19: from papilla + -oma

Example Sentences

The majority of the former were papilloma , fibroma , enchondroma , and intratracheal struma .

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It is a suitable method for the removal of papilloma, fibroma, and bleeding polypus of the septum.

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The innocent forms are the papilloma and the adenoma; the malignant, the carcinoma or cancer.

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Other tumours of the gums, such as angioma and papilloma, are rare.

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A papilloma, when sessile, may simulate cancer; these tumours show a marked tendency to become malignant.

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