Papilomatosis

Term

Papilomatosis. Pathological process characterized by multiple papillomas on various parts of the body, for example, skin or mucous membranes. They are sometimes caused by a virus, most commonly parasitizing on animal skin. There are various morphological forms. Diffuse – the affected surface is completely covered with papillomas.

Source | Glossary of Most Commonly Used Biomedical Terms and Concepts | Lithuanian University of Health Sciences | Academician Professor Antanas Praškevičius, Professor Laima Ivanovienė