Papilloma: meaning, definitions and examples
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papilloma
[ หpรฆpษชหloสmษ ]
medical term
A papilloma is a benign tumor that arises from the epithelium of the skin or mucous membranes. It is characterized by its finger-like projections and is often caused by viral infections, particularly human papillomavirus (HPV). While papillomas are generally harmless, some types can potentially lead to cancer if left untreated. They can appear in various locations, including the skin, bladder, and respiratory tract.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a skin papilloma.
- She had multiple papillomas removed from her bladder.
- The papilloma was monitored for any signs of malignancy.
Translations
Translations of the word "papilloma" in other languages:
๐ต๐น papiloma
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคชเคฟเคฒเฅเคฎเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Papillom
๐ฎ๐ฉ papiloma
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะฟัะปะพะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ brodawczak
๐ฏ๐ต ไนณ้ ญ่ ซ (ใซใ ใใจใใใ )
๐ซ๐ท papillome
๐ช๐ธ papiloma
๐น๐ท papilloma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋์ข (yudujong)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑู ุญููู ู (waram halimi)
๐จ๐ฟ papilom
๐ธ๐ฐ papilรณm
๐จ๐ณ ไนณๅคด็ค (rวtรณuliรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ papiloma
๐ฎ๐ธ papilloma
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐะฟะธะปะปะพะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ papilloma
๐ฒ๐ฝ papiloma
Etymology
The term 'papilloma' originates from the Latin word 'papilla', meaning 'nipple' or 'nipple-like projection'. The suffix '-oma' is used in medical terminology to denote tumors. The use of this term began in the 19th century, when pathologists started classifying various forms of tumors based on their structural characteristics. As the understanding of viruses and their role in tumorigenesis developed, papillomas were identified as tumors associated with viral infections, specifically those caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Today, papillomas are well-studied in the context of oncology and virology, and they serve as important markers for assessing the risk of certain cancers.