lipoma

noun

li·​po·​ma lī-ˈpō-mə  li- 

plural lipomas also lipomata lī-ˈpō-mə-tə  li- 

: a tumor of fatty tissue

lipomatous

lī-ˈpō-mə-təs  li- 

adjective

Examples of lipoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most lumps such as these are noncancerous lipomas, or fatty tumors, and a decision on whether to remove them is based on whether the lumps interfere with movements or threaten other issues. —Joan Morris, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026

And while actual Botox is still rare, lipomas (fat deposits) are regularly removed in ways that double as body contouring. —Jane Stern, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025

While harmless, lipomas can resemble a rare type of cancer called liposarcoma. —Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 29 July 2024

From lipomas and cysts to keloids and tumors, Lee tackles them all with professionalism and a seemingly imperturbable gag reflex. —Briana Richert, James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2024

Lee diagnosed Dareus’ lump as a lipoma, a benign tumor made of fatty tissue. —Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 3 Aug. 2023

Unlike cysts, blackheads, or whiteheads, lipomas don't ooze or spew pus. —Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2020

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lipoma

• aroma
• diploma
• fibroma
• glaucoma
• glioma
• lymphoma
• myoma
• myxoma
• neuroma
• paloma
• schwannoma
• scotoma

Medical Definition

lipoma

noun

li·​po·​ma li-ˈpō-mə  lī- 

plural lipomas also lipomata -mət-ə 

: a tumor of fatty tissue

lipomatous

-mət-əs 

adjective