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
The majority of the former were papilloma , fibroma , enchondroma , and intratracheal struma .
It is a suitable method for the removal of papilloma, fibroma, and bleeding polypus of the septum.
The innocent forms are the papilloma and the adenoma; the malignant, the carcinoma or cancer.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesOther tumours of the gums, such as angioma and papilloma, are rare.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesA papilloma, when sessile, may simulate cancer; these tumours show a marked tendency to become malignant.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander Miles
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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