verrucosis

/vərˈrukəsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A skin condition characterized by the presence of warts or verrucas, caused by the human papillomavirus.

“The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with verrucosis and recommended treatment with cryotherapy.”

2. noun

A disease of plants, characterized by the presence of warts or growths, often caused by a virus.

“The gardener noticed that the plant was suffering from verrucosis and decided to isolate it to prevent the disease from spreading.”

Synonyms

  • papillomatosis
  • warts