lipoma

noun

li·​po·​ma lī-ˈpō-mə How to pronounce lipoma (audio) li- How to pronounce lipoma (audio)
plural lipomas also lipomata lī-ˈpō-mə-tə How to pronounce lipoma (audio) li- How to pronounce lipoma (audio)
: a tumor of fatty tissue
lipomatous adjective

Examples of lipoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The physician removed the lipoma, much to Dareus’ satisfaction. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2023 Lee diagnosed Dareus’ lump as a lipoma, a benign tumor made of fatty tissue. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2023 Unlike cysts, blackheads, or whiteheads, lipomas don't ooze or spew pus. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2020 The good news is that lipomas are nearly always benign. Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 31 May 2019 Cynthia Bailey is back at home recovering after undergoing surgery for a lipoma tumor that turned out to be benign. Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 4 Apr. 2018 But the good news is, this man is now lipoma-free and lived to tell about it. Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017 Bennett originally came to UAB to get the lipoma, a piece of fat on her scalp, removed. Kent Faulk | Kfaulk@al.com, AL.com, 11 May 2017

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lipoma was in 1830

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Cite this Entry

“Lipoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipoma. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

lipoma

noun
li·​po·​ma li-ˈpō-mə How to pronounce lipoma (audio) lī- How to pronounce lipoma (audio)
plural lipomas also lipomata -mət-ə How to pronounce lipoma (audio)
: a tumor of fatty tissue
lipomatous adjective

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