CONDYLOMA

Noun

condyloma (plural condylomas or condylomata)

(pathology) A wartlike growth on the skin or a mucous membrane, caused by certain types of HPV viruses, usually occurring in the genital area

Source: Wiktionary


Con`dy*lo"ma, Con"dy*lome, n.; pl. Condylomata or, E. Condylomes. Etym: [NL. condyloma, fr. Gr. -oma.] (Med.)

Definition: A wartlike new growth on the outer skin or adjoining mucous membrance.

Note: There are two kinds of condylomata, the pointed and the broad, the latter being of syphilitic origin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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