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lipomas

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lipoma has 1 sense
  1. lipoma, adipose tumor - a tumor consisting of fatty tissue
    --1 is a kind of tumor, tumour, neoplasm

Definitions from the Web

Lipomas

Definition: Lipomas are benign tumors made up of fat cells that grow between the muscles and the skin.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: Lipomas can cause discomfort or can be surgically removed if they become bothersome.

Senses:

  1. Medical Sense: A noncancerous growth composed of fat cells.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Lipomas are commonly found beneath the skin and can occur on any part of the body.

Local Usage:

In our town, it is quite common for people to have lipomas; they are usually harmless but can grow large over time if left untreated.

Sample Sentences:

  • I have a small lipoma on my forearm that the doctor said is nothing to worry about.
  • She decided to get the lipoma removed after it started causing pain.
  • The lipomas on his back were causing him discomfort, so he underwent surgery to have them taken out.
  • In our community, lipomas are so widespread that many people know someone who has had one.

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