venereal wart

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus: A venereal wart is a type of growth caused by a viral infection, specifically certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), that appears in the genital or anal area.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor diagnosed the growth as a venereal wart.
    • Treatment is available for venereal warts.
    • Using protection can reduce the risk of contracting the virus that causes venereal warts.
Advanced Usage
  • Medical Context: The term is primarily used in clinical or medical discussions. In many contemporary contexts, the term "genital wart" is more commonly used.
    • The patient was concerned about a possible venereal wart.
Variants and Related Words
  • Genital wart (n): The more common contemporary term for a venereal wart.
  • Condyloma acuminatum (n): The formal medical term for a venereal or genital wart.
Synonyms
  • Genital wart: A wart occurring in the genital area.
  • Condyloma: A general term for a wart-like growth on the skin, often in the genital region.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term "venereal" relates to diseases transmitted through sexual contact. Therefore, a "venereal wart" explicitly indicates a wart transmitted via sexual activity.
  • These growths are benign (non-cancerous), but the HPV virus that causes them has strains that can lead to cancer. Regular medical consultation is advised.
Noun
  1. a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus

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