Bowenoid papulosis
noun
Bow·en·oid papulosis
ˈbō-ə-ˌnȯid- 
: a skin condition that is marked by the presence of flat or wartlike, often pigmented lesions in the anogenital area and is associated with certain human papillomaviruses (such as HPV-16)
Note: The lesions of Bowenoid papulosis are typically benign and asymptomatic but may sometimes develop into squamous cell carcinoma.
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“Bowenoid papulosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Bowenoid%20papulosis. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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