verruca

/ve'ru:kə/

Thân thiện

A child points to a small verruca on their knee.

Definition

Noun: 1. (Pathology) A small, firm, benign growth on the skin: A verruca is a type of wart, specifically one caused by a viral infection, often appearing on the soles of the feet (plantar wart). It is characterized by its rough texture and elevated form.

Usage

• Verrucae are contagious and can spread through direct contact or contact with contaminated surfaces, such as swimming pool decks.
• It is common to seek treatment for a verruca if it becomes painful, particularly when walking.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor diagnosed the small, rough bump on her heel as a verruca.
  • He caught a verruca from the communal showers at the gym.
  • Treatment options for a stubborn verruca include cryotherapy or topical acids.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: In dermatology, the term "verruca" is used to specify a wart of viral origin, distinguishing it from other skin growths like corns or calluses.
  • The biopsy confirmed the lesion was a verruca vulgaris, the most common type of wart.

Variants and Related Words

• Verrucae (n): The plural form of verruca.
  • The patient had multiple verrucae on both hands.
• Verrucous (adj): Describing a wart-like, rough texture.
  • The lesion had a verrucous appearance under magnification.

Synonyms

• Wart: The general term for a verruca.
• Plantar wart: A specific type of verruca on the sole of the foot.

Idioms

(This word is highly specific to medical terminology and does not commonly feature in idioms.)

Phrasal Verbs

(This is a noun and does not have associated phrasal verbs.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wart