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verruca

/vəˈruːkə/ noun · British & US
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What does verruca mean?

noun

A small, rough, or wart-like growth on the skin, especially on the foot, caused by a viral infection. A verruca is a type of plantar wart.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a treatment for the verruca on her foot."

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