What does WARTS mean?

Warts 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

Small, hard, benign growths on the skin caused by a virus.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /wɔrts/
• UK: /wɔːts/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "warts" originated from the Old English word "wearte." Warts are a common skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can appear on any part of the body and are most commonly found on the hands and feet. Warts are highly contagious and can spread through direct contact with an infected person or object.

5. Synonyms

• Papilloma
• Verruca

6. Related Words

• Virgo
• Virus
• Waste
• Water
• Watch

7. Example Sentences

• She had a small wart on her finger.
• He tried several home remedies to get rid of the wart on his foot.
• The doctor froze the wart off with liquid nitrogen.