Definition of "condyloma" [con•dy•lo•ma]

• A wartlike growth on the skin or mucous membrane, usually in the area of the anus or the external genital organs. (noun)

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• "Genital warts are low grade growths known as condyloma acuminata."
• "It is also sued to treat familial Mediterranean fever, Bechet's syndrome and condyloma acuminata."
• "In the same manner, the bleeding vein in the anus, if you cut it above or below the point of separation of the condyloma, will pour forth blood; but if you take away the condyloma at its junction (with the natural parts?) there will be no flow of blood."