verrucae

/ˈvɛr.ʊ.ˌkeɪ.iː/

Definitions

1. noun

Plural of verruca, a small, hard growth on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

“The doctor examined the patient’s foot and found several verrucae that needed to be treated.”

2. noun

A type of skin wart.

“She had a verruca on her finger that she got from touching a rough surface.”

Synonyms

  • papillomas
  • warts

Antonyms

  • none