papilloma

papilloma definition - medical

pap·il·lo·ma (păpˌə-lōˈmə)

noun pl. pap·il·lo·mas or pap·il·lo·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
A benign epithelial tumor projecting from the surrounding surface. Also called papillary tumor, villoma.

Related Forms:

  • papˌil·loˈma·tous (-təs) adjective

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