Papilloma
/ˌpæpɪˈloʊmə/noun
A usually benign epithelial tumor forming a wart-like or finger-shaped growth.
Did you know?The term does not automatically mean cancer: many papillomas are benign, although some—such as HPV-related growths—can carry clinical risks depending on location and type.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
papilla
“Nipple; small rounded projection”
Classical Latin
Latin
papula
“A small pimple, swelling, or skin bump”
Ancient Greek
Greek
-ōma
“A bodily swelling, mass, or tumor”
19th Century
New Latin
papilloma
“A tumor resembling a nipple or small projecting growth”
Modern English
English
papilloma
“A usually benign wart-like epithelial tumor”