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lipoma
This term is primarily used in medical and clinical contexts to describe a non-cancerous growth of fat cells. It carries a neutral, diagnostic connotation, distinguishing it from malignant growths like liposarcomas. In a patient-provider interaction, the term is used to provide reassurance that the mass is benign.
As a medical noun, it follows standard English countability rules, allowing for the description of multiple growths on a single patient. It is typically paired with adjectives describing size, location, or texture, such as "subcutaneous" or "palpable."
Meanings
Examples
The doctor confirmed that the lump on my arm is just a lipoma.
A lipoma is generally harmless and does not require treatment unless it causes pain.
I wonder if this small growth on my shoulder is a lipoma.
The surgeon performed a simple excision to remove the lipoma.
Most patients describe a lipoma as a soft, movable mass under the skin.
Do I really need to have this lipoma removed if it is not bothering me?
The biopsy results indicated that the mass was a benign lipoma.
Lipomas can appear anywhere on the body but are most common on the neck and shoulders.