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venereal wart

venereal wart

1 8.3
A small soft growth that appears on the private parts or around the anus, often caused by a virus
  • noun
  • /vəˈnɪr.i.əl wɔrt/
  • NSFW
translation icon : verruga venérea
  • She discovered a venereal wart during her routine check-up.

Examples

  • Removal of a venereal wart may require a minor surgical procedure.

  • The doctor diagnosed him with a venereal wart after a routine health screening.

  • Using protection can help prevent sexually transmitted infections, including venereal warts.

  • Many people are unaware of venereal warts and their causes.

  • The doctor explained that venereal warts are usually harmless and can be treated easily.

  • If you suspect you have venereal warts, it's important to see a healthcare professional.

  • Many people are embarrassed to discuss venereal warts, but they are a common condition.

Synonyms

genital wart
vsvenereal wart
  • Specialized
3 6.0

A small growth on the private parts or anus caused by a virus called HPV

is the same lesion but the key uses another established term
condyloma acuminatum
vsvenereal wart
  • Specialized
9.5

A small soft wart that appears on the skin around the genitals or anus, often caused by a virus

is the same lesion but named using different clinical terminology
verruca acuminata
vsvenereal wart
  • Specialized
9.3

A small wart that appears on the genitals or near the anus and can spread between people

is the same lesion but commonly referred to by other names
condyloma
vsvenereal wart
  • Specialized
9.9

A wart-like growth on or near the genitals caused by an infection

is more specific about cause and names HPV instead of a general infection

Surface Forms

venereal wart singular
venereal warts plural

Morphology

venereal + wart

The adjective 'venereal' means relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted disease and 'wart' denotes a small viral skin growth; combined they straightforwardly denote a wart associated with sexual transmission (typically on the genitals or anus). This is a transparent, compositional medical compound and its meaning is predictable for learners who already know both constituent words.

Etymology

Venereal wart comes from venereal, a word from the name of the Roman love goddess Venus that was used for things 'related to sex', and wart, a small skin growth. So, a venereal wart is a small wart that appears on the genitals or nearby skin after sexual contact.