1. Plural of papilloma; benign tumors or growths that arise from the skin or mucous membranes, often caused by viral infection.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form; singular is 'papilloma'

Examples

• The dermatologist identified several papillomata on the patient's hands.
• Papillomata caused by human papillomavirus are common in many populations.
• The removal of papillomata often requires surgical or laser treatment.
• Some papillomata may regress on their own without intervention.
• The biopsy confirmed that the growths were benign papillomata rather than malignant lesions.