Definition of molluscum contagiosum in English:
molluscum contagiosum
noun məˌlʌskəm kənˌteɪdʒɪˈəʊsəmmäˌləskəm kənˌtājēˈōsəm
mass nounMedicine A chronic viral disorder of the skin characterized by groups of small, smooth, painless pinkish nodules with a central depression, that yield a milky fluid when squeezed.
Example sentencesExamples
- Waxy, painless, skin-colored bumps called molluscum contagiosum, are also caused by a virus.
- Although the prevalence of molluscum contagiosum is not known, one of six Dutch children have visited their doctor for the condition.
- Trial applications of 1% imiquimod cream three time a day for five days a week for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum resulted in resolution in over 80% of patients and lesions.
- In addition to infections with Staphylococcus aureus and rarely with Herpes simplex, children with atopic eczema are also susceptible to common warts and molluscum contagiosum.
- The papules may enlarge to form nodules and plaques, umbilicate to mimic molluscum contagiosum, or progress to shallow ulcerations.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin molluscum (as a noun denoting a kind of fungus), neuter of molluscus + contagiosum (neuter of contagiosus 'contagious').
Definition of molluscum contagiosum in US English:
molluscum contagiosum
nounmäˌləskəm kənˌtājēˈōsəm
Medicine A chronic viral disorder of the skin characterized by groups of small, smooth, painless pinkish nodules with a central depression, that yield a milky fluid when squeezed.
Example sentencesExamples
- Waxy, painless, skin-colored bumps called molluscum contagiosum, are also caused by a virus.
- The papules may enlarge to form nodules and plaques, umbilicate to mimic molluscum contagiosum, or progress to shallow ulcerations.
- In addition to infections with Staphylococcus aureus and rarely with Herpes simplex, children with atopic eczema are also susceptible to common warts and molluscum contagiosum.
- Trial applications of 1% imiquimod cream three time a day for five days a week for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum resulted in resolution in over 80% of patients and lesions.
- Although the prevalence of molluscum contagiosum is not known, one of six Dutch children have visited their doctor for the condition.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin molluscum (as a noun denoting a kind of fungus), neuter of molluscus + contagiosum (neuter of contagiosus ‘contagious’).