How Do You Spell ADIPOMA?

Pronunciation: [ˌadɪpˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA)

Adipoma is a medical term that refers to a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue, commonly known as fat. The word Adipoma is spelled with five syllables: a-di-po-ma. The IPA phonetic transcription for Adipoma is /ædɪpˈoʊmə/, with stress on the second and fourth syllables. The first syllable "a" is pronounced as "æ" as in "cat". The second syllable "di" is pronounced as "ɪ" as in "bit". The third syllable "po" is pronounced as "ˈoʊ" as in "go". And the fourth syllable "ma" is pronounced as "mə" as in "mushroom".

ADIPOMA Meaning and Definition

1. Adipoma is a medical term that refers to a benign tumor that develops in the adipose (fatty) tissue. It is a specific type of lipoma, which is a non-cancerous growth composed of fat cells. Adipoma is derived from the Latin words "adipo," meaning fat, and "oma," meaning tumor.

   Adipomas are usually slow-growing and painless, and their sizes can vary from small pea-sized nodules to larger masses. They commonly occur in the subcutaneous tissue just beneath the skin, but can also be found in deeper tissues such as internal organs and muscles.

   The exact cause of adipoma development is not entirely understood; however, they are believed to result from an overgrowth of fat cells. Genetic factors, hormonal imbalance, and trauma to the affected area have been suggested as potential contributing factors. Adipomas may occur as isolated tumors or in multiple clusters.

   Diagnosing an adipoma often involves a physical examination and imaging techniques such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed tomography (CT) scans. In most cases, adipomas are harmless and do not require treatment. However, if the adipoma causes discomfort, interferes with function, or shows signs of rapid growth, it may be surgically removed.

   While adipomas are typically not malignant, it is important to differentiate them from other forms of soft tissue tumors that may pose a greater health risk. Therefore, a proper evaluation by a healthcare professional is recommended for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.

2. Lipoma.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of ADIPOMA

The word "adipoma" is derived from two components. The first part, "adipo-", comes from the Latin word "adeps", which means "fat" or "lard". The second part, "-oma", is a suffix derived from the Greek word "oma", indicating a swelling or tumor. Therefore, "adipoma" essentially means a tumor composed of fatty tissue.