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verruca

ver·ruca

UK/vəˈɹuːkə/ US/vɛˈɹuːkə/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin verrūca. Doublet of wart.

Phrases

  • verruca plantaris
  • verruca sock

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