papillary tumor
- noun
- /ˈpæpɪˌlɛri ˈtumər/
- Specialized
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tumor papilar
- The doctor explained that a papillary tumor is a type of benign growth that can resemble a small nipple-like projection.
- an aggressive papillary tumor
Examples
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Aggressive papillary tumors of the middle ear are rare, and their true origin is not clear.
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Histopathology revealed an aggressive papillary tumor of the middle ear (Figure 2, A).
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Aggressive papillary tumors of the middle ear
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Increasing evidence points to an association between both aggressive papillary tumors of the middle ear and ELST with VHL disease.
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The present case raises the possibility that aggressive papillary tumors of the middle ear may be a separate entity from ELST.
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Final pathology was consistent with an endolymphatic sac tumor (previously known as an aggressive papillary tumor).
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MRI in our case also did not demonstrate dilatation of the endolymphatic sac, supporting the possibility that aggressive papillary tumors of the middle ear may be an entity separate from the ELST.
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During the surgery, the surgeon successfully removed a papillary tumor that was causing discomfort in the patient's ear.
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The biopsy results confirmed that the growth was a papillary tumor, which typically requires monitoring rather than aggressive treatment.
Synonyms
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7.7
A noncancerous growth that forms in a gland
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9.5
Small non-cancerous growth on the skin or in places like the mouth
A small noncancerous lump of cells that forms in body tissue
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Morphology
The noun phrase is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: 'papillary' means 'pertaining to small, nipple-like elevations' and 'tumor' means 'a localized mass', so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it is a tumor characterized by nipple-like projections. Although medical register is technical, the semantic parts combine transparently and follow normal English compositional patterns, making the phrase predictable to someone who understands the component words.
Etymology
Papillary tumor comes from the old word 'papilla', which means a small nipple or bump, and tumor means 'a swelling'. So papillary meaning 'nipple-like' and tumor meaning 'a swelling' give a clear image of a small, finger- or nipple-shaped growth, which is why the phrase describes that kind of growth today.