condyloma

noun

con·​dy·​lo·​ma ˌkän-də-ˈlō-mə How to pronounce condyloma (audio)
plural condylomata ˌkän-də-ˈlō-mə-tə How to pronounce condyloma (audio) also condylomas
: genital wart
condylomatous
ˌkän-də-ˈlō-mə-təs How to pronounce condyloma (audio)
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek kondylōma, from kondylos

First Known Use

circa 1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of condyloma was circa 1526

Dictionary Entries Near condyloma

condyle

condyloma

Condylostoma

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“Condyloma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condyloma. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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condyloma

noun
con·​dy·​lo·​ma ˌkän-də-ˈlō-mə How to pronounce condyloma (audio)
plural condylomata -mət-ə How to pronounce condyloma (audio) also condylomas
: genital wart
condylomatous
-mət-əs How to pronounce condyloma (audio)
adjective
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