verruca acuminata
- noun
- /vəˈruːkə əˌkjuːmɪˈnɑːtə/
- Specialized
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verruga acuminada
- After the examination, the doctor diagnosed the small growths as verruca acuminata.
Examples
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Because verruca acuminata can be contagious, safe practices are important to prevent their spread.
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The doctor explained that verruca acuminata are commonly caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus.
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Effective treatment options exist for verruca acuminata caused by HPV infection.
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The dermatologist diagnosed her with a verruca acuminata.
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Many people are unaware of verruca acuminata and its causes.
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If you notice any unusual growths, it's best to consult a healthcare professional about verruca acuminata.
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The nurse provided information on how to prevent the transmission of verruca acuminata during intimate contact.
Synonyms
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A small growth on the private parts or anus caused by a virus called HPV
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A small soft growth that appears on the private parts or around the anus, often caused by a virus
A small soft wart that appears on the skin around the genitals or anus, often caused by a virus
A wart-like growth on or near the genitals caused by an infection
Surface Forms
Morphology
verruca + acuminata
The first constituent 'verruca' literally means 'wart', so part of the meaning is predictable, but 'acuminata' is a Latin adjective (meaning 'pointed') and is not a common English word; even if its form were known, it does not convey the anatomical location or viral cause. Because the full clinical sense ('genital/anally-located wart caused by HPV') is specific and not recoverable from the surface constituents alone, the expression is only partially transparent to learners.
Etymology
Verruca acuminata comes from Latin words: verruca meaning 'wart' and acuminata meaning 'pointed'. So the name describes the small, often pointed warts that appear on or near the genitals and anus and are caused by a virus called HPV.