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Definition of «wart»

A wart is a small, usually painless growth on the skin that results from the presence of certain types of viruses. They are typically caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear anywhere on the body, but most commonly on the hands or feet. Warts often have a rough surface with tiny blood vessels surrounding them. While they usually aren't dangerous, warts can sometimes spread to other areas of the skin or be painful if located in certain places such as on the soles of the feet. There are several treatments available for removing warts including over-the-counter medications, prescription creams, and freezing them off with liquid nitrogen.

Usage examples

  1. Warts are small, hard growths that commonly appear on the skin.
  2. I noticed a wart on my finger after gardening without gloves.
  3. Her younger brother was teased at school because he had a wart on his knee.
  4. The dermatologist recommended a few treatments to remove the wart.
  5. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can be contagious.
  6. Some people choose to use over-the-counter treatments for wart removal.
  7. The athlete covered the wart on his foot with a bandage during the game.
  8. She scheduled an appointment with a podiatrist to have her plantar wart examined.
  9. The swimmer was advised not to share towels or shoes to prevent spreading the wart.
  10. Natural remedies like applying duct tape or using tea tree oil are sometimes employed to treat warts.

Phrases with «wart»

Sentences with «wart»

  • Four HPV strains are responsible for roughly 70 % of cervical cancer and about 90 % of genital warts in women. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The distribution of warts on the arms and mantle of two octopus species has been identified as a means of telling those species apart. (sciencedaily.com)
  • That said, colposcopies are sometimes performed for other reasons, such as genital warts on the cervix, cervicitis (inflamed cervix), or benign cervical polyps. (advocatesaz.org)
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