First Known Use: 1830
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lipoma
noun li·po·ma \lī-ˈpō-mə, li-\
plural li·po·mas also li·po·ma·ta \-mə-tə\
Definition of LIPOMA
: a tumor of fatty tissue
— li·po·ma·tous \-mə-təs\ adjective
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Origin of LIPOMA
New Latin
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lipoma
noun li·po·ma \li-ˈpō-mə, lī-\
plural li·po·mas also li·po·ma·ta \-mət-ə\
Medical Definition of LIPOMA
: a tumor of fatty tissue
—li·po·ma·tous \-mət-əs\ adjective
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