Pathology · Integumentary System · Easy
Lipoma
Meaning: Common benign tumour composed of mature fat cells under the skin.
In practice: Feels soft, mobile and semi-fluid on pressure; usually painless and under 5 cm.
Word parts
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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