Definition
papillomata
noun
- Plural of papilloma; benign tumors or growths that arise from the skin or mucous membranes, often caused by viral infection.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form; singular is 'papilloma'
Examples
- The dermatologist identified several papillomata on the patient's hands.
- Papillomata caused by human papillomavirus are common in many populations.
- The removal of papillomata often requires surgical or laser treatment.
- Some papillomata may regress on their own without intervention.
- The biopsy confirmed that the growths were benign papillomata rather than malignant lesions.