Term: lipoma
Anc Greek λίπος/λίπος(=fat, grease) + -ωμα/oma (=suffix denoting a condition of mass growth)
>λίπος > verb λείβω/livo(=grease)
Coined: by Galen (ca 130-200).
Definition:
A lipoma is a benign and soft to the touch, usually movable tumor composed of adipose tissue.
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