papilloma
noun
pap·il·lo·ma
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plural papillomas
also papillomata\ ˌpa-pə-ˈlō-mə-tə
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Definition of papilloma
: a benign tumor (such as a wart) due to overgrowth of epithelial tissue on papillae of vascular connective tissue (as of the skin)
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Other Words from papilloma
papillomatous
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of papilloma in a Sentence
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Its Gardasil vaccine against the cancer-causing human papilloma virus had sales rise 46% to $886 million, and several other vaccines saw higher sales. — Washington Post, "Merck’s global sales jump 12% in second quarter," 30 July 2019 The proteins of the human papilloma viruses, for instance, were arranged in five-fold pentagonal structures, rather than hexagonal ones. — Quanta Magazine, "The Illuminating Geometry of Viruses," 19 July 2017 The Pap checks for abnormal cells that may become cancer cells, while the HPV test looks for the human papilloma virus, which can sometimes lead to cervical cancer. — Kara Wahlgren, Seventeen, "Does A Pap Smear Hurt?!," 29 Jan. 2019 Cervical cancer can be caused by several types of the human papilloma virus (HPV). — Leana Wen, SELF, "Before I Was President of Planned Parenthood, I Was Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer at a Routine Screening," 28 Jan. 2019 For years, health officials have urged people under the age of 26 to get the vaccine that protects against human papilloma virus (HPV). — Korin Miller, SELF, "The HPV Vaccine Is Now FDA-Approved for People Over 26: What You Need to Know," 9 Oct. 2018 Clinical trials conducted in Africa have demonstrated that adult circumcision can play a role in preventing H.I.V., genital herpes and certain strains of human papilloma virus, or H.P.V., the C.D.C. reported. — Christina Caron, New York Times, "Bill Banning Circumcision in Iceland Alarms Religious Groups," 28 Feb. 2018 The most concerning thing about vaginal seeding, the committee argues, is the potential for transmitting pathogens, such as herpes simplex virus, human papilloma virus (HPV), group B streptococci, and Neisseria gonorrhea. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Doctors warn new parents: Step away from the vaginal fluid swabs," 26 Oct. 2017 The most concerning thing about vaginal seeding, the committee argues, is the potential for transmitting pathogens, such as herpes simplex virus, human papilloma virus (HPV), group B streptococci, and Neisseria gonorrhea. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Doctors warn new parents: Step away from the vaginal fluid swabs," 26 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'papilloma.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for papilloma
papilloma
noun
pap·il·lo·ma
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plural papillomas
also papillomata\ -mət-ə
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Medical Definition of papilloma
: 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