papilloma
/ˌpæpəˈloʊmə/
noun
- A small, benign (non-cancerous) growth on the skin or mucous membrane, often caused by a virus.
- The doctor said the papilloma on her finger was harmless and could be removed easily.
- He had a papilloma removed from his vocal cord to improve his voice.
- Some types of papilloma are linked to the human papillomavirus, or HPV.