papilloma

noun

pap·​il·​lo·​ma ˌpa-pə-ˈlō-mə 

plural papillomas also papillomata ˌpa-pə-ˈlō-mə-tə 

: a benign tumor (such as a wart) due to overgrowth of epithelial tissue on papillae of vascular connective tissue (as of the skin)

papillomatous

ˌpa-pə-ˈlō-mə-təs 

adjective

Examples of papilloma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Research suggests that in about 35% of affected rabbits, papillomas simply disappear within six months. —Angela Haupt, Time, 14 Aug. 2025

The growths, known as rabbit papillomas, are caused by a virus in the animal called cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, Van Hoose explained. —Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025

Rabbit papilloma virus can spread to pet rabbits and is more severe in domestic breeds, so pet owners should seek veterinary treatment if their animal gets sick, state officials said. —Katie Langford, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025

Growths that look like warts might be papillomas which could be viral in origin. —Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for papilloma

• ambystoma
• atheroma
• carcinoma
• coloboma
• granuloma
• haematoma
• hamartoma
• hemangioma
• hematoma
• hepatoma
• hybridoma
• melanoma

Medical Definition

papilloma

noun

pap·​il·​lo·​ma ˌpap-ə-ˈlō-mə 

plural papillomas also papillomata -mət-ə 

: a benign tumor (as a wart or condyloma) resulting from an overgrowth of epithelial tissue on papillae of vascularized connective tissue (as of the skin) see papillomavirus