Condylomata

/ˌkɒndɪˈloʊmətə/ noun

Definition

An alternate plural form of condyloma, using the Greek/Latin plural ending; multiple condylomas.

Etymology

From Greek kondylos (knob) + -mata (plural ending). This Greek plural follows traditional medical nomenclature rather than English pluralization.

Kelly Says

Medical Latin gets complicated—'condylomata' is the formal Greek plural, while 'condylomas' is the more modern English plural, but both appear in medical journals.

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