MOLLUSCUM

molluscum

(noun) any skin disease characterized by soft pulpy nodules

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

molluscum

(medicine) Any of various skin diseases marked by soft, pulpy nodules or tumors

Source: Wiktionary


Mol*lus"cum, n. Etym: [NL. See Mollusk.] (Med.)

Definition: A cutaneous disease characterized by numerous tumors, of various forms, filled with a thick matter; -- so called from the resemblance of the tumors to some molluscous animals. Dunglison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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