Warts: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ชณ
warts
[ wษrts ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น verrugas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคธเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Warzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ kutil
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะพะดะฐะฒะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ brodawki
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผ
๐ซ๐ท verrues
๐ช๐ธ verrugas
๐น๐ท siฤil
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ง๊ท
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซุขููู
๐จ๐ฟ bradavice
๐ธ๐ฐ bradavice
๐จ๐ณ ็ฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ bradavice
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถrtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะนะตะปะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษri dรผyรผnlษri
๐ฒ๐ฝ verrugas
Etymology
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.