papilloma

noun

pap·​il·​lo·​ma ˌpa-pə-ˈlō-mə How to pronounce papilloma (audio)
plural papillomas also papillomata ˌpa-pə-ˈlō-mə-tə How to pronounce papilloma (audio)
: a benign tumor (such as a wart) due to overgrowth of epithelial tissue on papillae of vascular connective tissue (as of the skin)
papillomatous
ˌpa-pə-ˈlō-mə-təs How to pronounce papilloma (audio)
adjective

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Growths that look like warts might be papillomas which could be viral in origin. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2024 The virus causes growths on the skin, known as rabbit papillomas, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025 Respiratory papillomas are wart-like growths on the vocal cords and trachea. — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Rabbit papilloma virus can spread to pet rabbits and is more severe in domestic breeds, so pet owners should seek veterinary treatment if their animal gets sick, state officials said. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for papilloma

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of papilloma was in 1860

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papilloma

noun
pap·​il·​lo·​ma ˌpap-ə-ˈlō-mə How to pronounce papilloma (audio)
plural papillomas also papillomata -mət-ə How to pronounce papilloma (audio)
: a benign tumor (as a wart or condyloma) resulting from an overgrowth of epithelial tissue on papillae of vascularized connective tissue (as of the skin) see papillomavirus

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