How to Pronounce "papilloma"
word
ˌpæpɪˈɫoʊmə
pa-pi-LOH-muh
ˌpæpɪˈləʊmə
pa-pi-LOH-muh
Definition
A papilloma is a small, usually non-cancerous growth or tumor that forms on the skin or mucous membranes due to certain viruses, especially the human papillomavirus (HPV).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpæpɪˈɫoʊmə
British English
ˌpæpɪˈləʊmə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pa-pi-LOH-muh
UK
pa-pi-LOH-muh
Listen in Context
A doctor found a papilloma during her checkup.
A papilloma is usually not dangerous.
Some types of papilloma are caused by a virus.
The doctor said my papilloma probably isn't cancerous, but it needs to be removed.