condyloma acuminatum
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus: "Condyloma acuminatum" is a medical term for a specific type of wart caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). These growths are typically found in the genital and anal areas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with condyloma acuminatum.
- Condyloma acuminatum is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in clinical, dermatological, and gynecological settings. It is often abbreviated in medical notes.
- The biopsy confirmed the lesion was condyloma acuminatum.
Variants and Related Words
- Genital wart: This is the common, non-technical term for condyloma acuminatum.
- Many people refer to condyloma acuminatum simply as genital warts.
Synonyms
- Genital wart: A common synonym used in layman's terms.
- Venereal wart: An older, less common synonym.
Related Phrases
- Anogenital wart: A broader clinical term that includes warts on both the genital and anal regions, often encompassing condyloma acuminatum.
Noun
- a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus