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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