CONDYLOMATA ACUMINATA


Meaning of CONDYLOMATA ACUMINATA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ [kahn-dih-LO-ma-ta a-kyoo-mih-NA-ta] ]

A raised growth on the surface of the genitals caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The HPV in condylomata acuminata 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 condylomata acuminata is at an increased risk for developing cervical cancer. Also called condyloma and genital wart.

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