genital wart
Noun: A small, benign (non-cancerous) skin growth, typically appearing as a fleshy bump or cluster, that occurs on or around the genital and anal areas. It is caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV).
This term is a medical and clinical noun used to describe a specific physical condition. It is typically used in healthcare, sexual health education, and related discussions. - The doctor diagnosed the patient with a genital wart. - Vaccination can protect against the HPV types that most commonly cause genital warts.
- As a countable noun: The term is almost always used in the plural form "genital warts" when referring to the condition generally, as multiple warts are common. The singular form is used when referring to a single, specific lesion.
- A single genital wart was visible.
- Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI).
- Condyloma acuminatum: The formal medical term for genital warts.
- Venereal wart: An older, less common synonym.
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus): The virus that causes genital warts.
- Condyloma (medical term)
- Venereal wart (dated)
This term refers specifically to the physical manifestation of an HPV infection in the anogenital region. It does not describe the virus itself (HPV) or other types of warts (e.g., common warts on hands). The condition is contagious through skin-to-skin contact, typically sexual contact.
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a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus
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