verruca vulgaris

noun verruca vul·ga·ris \-ˌvəl-ˈger-əs\

Definition of VERRUCA VULGARIS

: wart 1a; especially : one occurring on the back of the fingers and hands

New Latin, literally, common verruca

First Known Use: 1903

Medical Dictionary

noun verruca vul·ga·ris \-ˌvəl-ˈgar-əs, -ˈger-\

: wart 1; especially : one occurring on the back of the fingers and hands

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