genital wart

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genital wart

A pointed papilloma typically found on the skin or mucous membranes of the anus and the external genital organs. It is caused by a virus that is transmitted through sexual contact. Also called condyloma acuminatum, venereal wart.

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genital wart - a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus

condyloma acuminatum, venereal wart, verruca acuminata

verruca, wart - (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus

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