Definition of Lipoma

1. Noun. A tumor consisting of fatty tissue.

Exact synonyms: Adipose Tumor
Generic synonyms: Neoplasm, Tumor, Tumour

Definition of Lipoma

1. n. A tumor consisting of fat or adipose tissue.

Definition of Lipoma

1. A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of fatty tissue. These are the most common form of soft tissue tumor. Lipomas are soft to the touch, usually moveable, and are generally painless. Many lipomas are small (under one centimeter diameter) but can enlarge to sizes greater than six centimeters. Lipomas are commonly found in adults from 40 to 60 years of age, but can also be found in children. Some sources say that malignant transformation can occur, while others claim that this has yet to be convincingly documented.

Medical Definition of Lipoma

1. Clumps of fat cells. Literally, fat cancer. These are benign tumours that can form in the breast. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lipoma

lipoidosis cutis et mucosae
lipoids
lipoid granuloma
lipoid granulomatosis
lipoid nephrosis
lipoid proteinosis
lipoid theory of narcosis
lipolipoidosis
lipolitic
lipolyses
lipolysis
lipolysis
lipolytic
lipolytic
lipoma (current term)
lipoma (current term)
lipomas
lipomata
lipomatoid
lipomatosis
lipomatosis
lipomatosis neurotica
lipomatous
lipomatous
lipomatous hypertrophy
lipomatous infiltration
lipomatous polyp
lipoma annulare colli
lipoma arborescens
lipoma capsulare

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