condyloma

Definition / meaning of condyloma

A raised growth on the surface of the genitals caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The HPV in condyloma is very contagious and can be spread by skin-to-skin contact, usually during oral, anal, or genital sex with an infected partner. Also called genital wart.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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