nabothian

[næˈboʊθɪən]

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a small, usually harmless, wart-like growth on the surface of the cervix caused by a blockage of the Nabothian duct.

“The doctor examined the patient’s cervix and found a nabothian lesion that needed to be removed.”

2. noun

a small, usually harmless, wart-like growth on the surface of the cervix caused by a blockage of the Nabothian duct.

“The gynecologist removed a nabothian from the patient’s cervix during the examination.”

Synonyms

  • cervical wart
  • verrucous growth

Antonyms

  • cancerous growth
  • malignant tumor