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molluscum

/mɒˈlʌskəm/ noun · British & US
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What does molluscum mean?

noun

A small, usually white or flesh-colored, skin growth caused by a viral infection, typically occurring in children.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the child with molluscum contagiosum, a common skin condition in kids."

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