condyloma acuminatum

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus