CONDYLOMA


Meaning of CONDYLOMA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ [kahn-dih-LO-ma] ]

A raised growth on the surface of the genitals caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The HPV in condyloma is very contagious and can be spread by skin-to-skin contact, usually during oral, anal, or genital sex with an infected partner. A female with condyloma is at an increased risk for developing cervical cancer. Also called genital wart and condylomata acuminata.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).