Verruca: meaning, definitions and examples

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verruca

 

[ vษ™หˆruห.kษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

A verruca, also known as a plantar wart, is a small, rough growth that usually appears on the soles of the feet. It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can be quite painful when walking or standing. Verrucae are often confused with other skin conditions like calluses or corns. They can vary in size and may have a cauliflower-like appearance. Treatment options are available, including freezing, laser therapy, or topical solutions.

Synonyms

papilloma, plantar wart, wart

Examples of usage

  • The podiatrist diagnosed the painful growth on my foot as a verruca.
  • I used a freezing treatment to remove the verruca from my heel.
  • Verrucae are commonly found in children who frequently walk barefoot.
  • After months of irritation, I finally sought treatment for my verruca.

Translations

Translations of the word "verruca" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น verruga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‡เคฐเฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Warze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kutil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพะดะฐะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brodawka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท verrue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ verruga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siฤŸil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋งˆ๊ท€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุคู„ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bradavice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bradavica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bradavica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถrtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั€ะพะดะฐะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™ri รงiรงษ™yidir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ verruga

Etymology

The word 'verruca' originates from the Latin word 'verrลซca', which means 'wart'. The term has been used in medical contexts to describe certain types of warts since at least the late 19th century. Historically, warts have been viewed with superstition and various folkloric beliefs about their causes and cures. In the medieval period, they were often associated with witches. The understanding of verrucae has evolved significantly with the advent of modern medicine, leading to better methods of diagnosis and treatment. The connection between verrucae and the human papillomavirus was established in the 20th century, leading to targeted therapies for prevention and removal.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,755, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.