Warts: meaning, definitions and examples

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warts

 

[ wษ”rts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skin growth

Warts are small, benign growths on the skin caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. They can appear anywhere on the body and often have a rough appearance. Warts are generally harmless but can be bothersome and may require treatment for cosmetic reasons.

Synonyms

growth, papilloma, tumor

Examples of usage

  • She had a wart on her finger.
  • He decided to have the wart removed.
  • Warts can spread through direct contact.
  • Applying salicylic acid can help remove warts.

Translations

Translations of the word "warts" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น verrugas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคธเฅเคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Warzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kutil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพะดะฐะฒะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brodawki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท verrues

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ verrugas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siฤŸil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋งˆ๊ท€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุขู„ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bradavice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bradavice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bradavice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถrtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะนะตะปะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™ri dรผyรผnlษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ verrugas

Word origin

The word 'wart' comes from the Old English word 'weard', which means a 'cyst' or 'bump'. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as 'Warze' in German, maintaining a consistent meaning across languages. Historically, warts have been associated with various superstitions and folklore, often seen as a mark of witchcraft or misfortune. In ancient times, people believed that warts could be cured through magic or specific rituals. With the advancement of medical understanding, warts are now recognized as benign growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This shift in understanding reflects broader changes in the perception and treatment of skin conditions over the centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,580, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.