papilloma

Noun

Meaning

A tumor formed by hypertrophy of the papillae of the skin or mucous membrane, as a corn or a wart.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

papillary tumor papillary tumour villoma burl chine bulla bow ear button bubble boss bulb bunch bulge bump
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Antonyms

dimple depression fight hole disorder deny
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Hypernyms

nonmalignant tumour benign tumor benign tumour nonmalignant neoplasm nonmalignant tumor

Phrases with the word

Shope papilloma virus intraductal papilloma

Derivatives

papillomata

Examples

A 2014 study indicates that lopinavir is effective against the human papilloma virus (HPV). Source: Internet

Amer J of Gastroenterology 92:465–468, 1997 Most cases of anal cancer are related to infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). Source: Internet

Almost one in four sexually active teens has a sexually transmitted disease, and one in three high-school girls has human papilloma virus (HPV) which causes 99.7 percent of cervical cancer cases. Source: Internet

Every year there are around 400 new cases of cervical cancer and a total of approximately 800 cancers associated with HPV (human papilloma virus). Source: Internet

Herpes simplex viruses (HSV)Human papilloma virus (HPV)Hepatitis B virus (HBV)Artificial sweeteners are linked to certain kinds of cancers. Source: Internet

Certain types of HPVs (human papilloma viruses), especially those affecting the genitals or anus or the skin around the fingernails, may lead to skin cancers in those areas. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

papillitis papilloedema papillogenesis papillomacular papillomacular bundle papillomagenesis