mɒlˈskʊm

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually rounded, contagious skin tumour caused by a virus, especially one caused by a member of the poxvirus family.

“The doctor treated the patient for molluscum on her arm.”

2. noun

A type of small, usually rounded, skin growth caused by a virus.

“The doctor removed the molluscum on her son’s back.”