adipomata
|ad-i-po-ma-ta|
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/ˌædɪˈpoʊmətə/
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/ˌædɪˈpəʊmətə/
(adipoma)
fatty tumor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adipoma' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adipoma,' where 'adip-' meant 'fat.'
Historical Evolution
'adipoma' changed from the Latin word 'adipoma' and eventually became the modern English word 'adipoma.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fatty tumor,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue; a lipoma.
The surgeon removed the adipoma from the patient's back.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/08 11:21