lipoma

lipoma:

see neoplasmneoplasm
or tumor,
tissue composed of cells that grow in an abnormal way. Normal tissue is growth-limited, i.e., cell reproduction is equal to cell death. Feedback controls limit cell division after a certain number of cells have developed, allowing for tissue repair
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Lipoma

a limited benign tumor (sometimes multiple) consisting of fatty tissue.

Lipomas generally develop on the back, neck, and anterior abdominal wall. They vary in density and in size, from that of a hazelnut to that of the head of a grown man. Lipomas usually do not impair any function; generally, they are removed for cosmetic reasons.

lipoma

[lī′pō·mə] (medicine) A benign tumor composed of fat cells.

lipoma

[lĭ-po´mah] a benign fatty tumor usually composed of mature fat cells.

li·po·ma

(li-pō'mă), A benign neoplasm of adipose tissue, composed of mature fat cells. Synonym(s): adipose tumor [lipo- + G. -oma, tumor]

lipoma

(lĭ-pō′mə, lī-)n. pl. lipo·mata (-mə-tə) or lipo·mas A benign tumor composed chiefly of fat cells.

li·pom′a·tous (-pŏm′ə-təs) adj.

lipoma

Adipose tumor Dermatology A benign fatty tumor which may occur in virtually any site in the body. See Myelolipoma, Myolipoma, Spindle cell lipoma.

li·po·ma

, pl. lipomas (li-pō'mă, -măz) A benign neoplasm of adipose tissue, composed of mature fat cells. [lipo- + G. -oma, tumor]

lipoma

(li-po'ma ) [ lipo- + -oma, ]

MASSIVE LIPOMA ON THE BACKA benign fatty tumor. They often appear in crops on the arms or trunk but are not metastatic. lipomatous ('mat-us), adjective See: illustration; chondrolipoma

lipoma arborescens

An abnormal treelike accumulation of fatty tissue in a joint.

cystic lipoma

A lipoma containing cysts.

diffuse lipoma

A lipoma not definitely circumscribed.

lipoma diffusum renis

A condition in which fat displaces parenchyma of the kidney. Synonym: lipomatosis renis

lipoma durum

A lipoma with marked hypertrophy of the fibrous stroma and capsule.

nasal lipoma

A fibrous growth of the subcutaneous tissue of the nostrils.

osseous lipoma

A lipoma in which the connective tissue has undergone calcareous degeneration.

lipoma telangiectodes

A rare form of lipoma containing a large number of blood vessels.

lipoma

A non-malignant tumour of fatty tissue. Lipomas may occur in fat anywhere in the body and grow slowly to form soft, smooth swellings. They seldom cause problems but can be removed if disfiguring.

Lipoma

A usually benign tumor of fatty tissue.Mentioned in: Skin Lesions

li·po·ma

, pl. lipomas (li-pōmă, -măz) A benign neoplasm of adipose tissue, composed of mature fat cells.[lipo- + G. -oma, tumor]

Patient discussion about lipoma

Q. can lypoma be cure with age of 45 female 100% i have lypoma at back between arm from long time my age is 45 also has problem of sorises let me know how can it be curedA. Nothing is 100% in medicine, so no one can guarantee you anything. However, provided it's indeed lipoma (a benign tumor, not cancer which is called liposarcoma), then it's not suppose to cause any specific problems after it's removed surgically.
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noun a tumor consisting of fatty tissue

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