The term papilloma is best defined as
A)metastases of squamous cell carcinoma
B)benign projection of epithelial cells
C)small, cancerous lesion of the skin
D)neoplasm of the papillary structures in the skin
E)benign nodule that forms beneath the skin

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A papilloma is a benign projection of epithelial cells. The word breaks down into the suffix -oma meaning tumor, mass and the root/combining form papill/o- meaning pimple.

The Term Papilloma Is Best Defined as