condyloma
- noun
- /ˌkɒndɪˈloʊmə/
- Specialized
- The doctor diagnosed her with condyloma after she noticed unusual growths in the genital area.
Examples
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The most common HPV types causing condyloma acuminata were HPV 11 (with a total positive rate of 55.0%) and HPV 6 (with a total positive rate of 30.0%).
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You can see this is the anus and those are usually called condyloma cumulata.
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I have patients this afternoon: stomach discomfort that will need Reglan; we are beginning to see some flu; young men from the college come in with condyloma.
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He was concerned when he found a condyloma during a routine examination.
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Treatment options for condyloma often include topical medications or surgical removal.
Synonyms
A small growth on the private parts or anus caused by a virus called HPV
A small soft growth that appears on the private parts or around the anus, often caused by a virus
A small soft wart that appears on the skin around the genitals or anus, often caused by a virus
A small wart that appears on the genitals or near the anus and can spread between people
Compounds
- Specialized
A small soft wart that appears on the skin around the genitals or anus, often caused by a virus
Surface Forms
Etymology
Condyloma comes from the Greek word kondylos, which means 'knuckle' or 'knob', so it was used for small, rounded lumps; that's why condyloma names a wart-like bump (often on or near the genitals) caused by an infection.