papilloma

/ˌpæpəˈloʊmə/
noun
  1. 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.
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