English word papilloma comes from English papilla ((anatomy) A nipple-like anatomical structure.), English -oma
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| papilla | English (eng) | (anatomy) A nipple-like anatomical structure. |
| -oma | English (eng) | (pathology) Forming nouns indicating disease or morbidity.. (pathology, specifically) Forming nouns indicating tumors or masses, which may be benign or cancerous (malignant). |
| papilloma | English (eng) | (pathology, oncology) An epithelial tumour, usually benign, with the appearance of a papilla. |