genital wart
HPV skin growth
A genital wart is a small fleshy growth on or around the genitals or anus, caused by certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) transmitted through sexual contact.
Genital warts are among the most common sexually transmitted infections: The doctor diagnosed genital warts and discussed treatment options.
Benign epithelial outgrowth
- lesionArea of pathological change
- verrucaViral skin growth
- flat-toppedHorizontally terminated above
- flesh-coloredResembling human skin tone
pink · raised · clustered · fleshy · sessile · filiform · dome-shaped · soft
Wart-inducing viral family
- HPVCommon sexually transmitted virus
- low-riskMinimal potential for harm
- high-riskInvolving significant danger
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
cervical · anal · penile · vulvar · vaginal · subclinical · asymptomatic · recurrence
Mark of dishonor
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- disclosureAct of revealing information
taboo · secrecy · fear · self-esteem · body image · isolation · judgment · misconception
Treatment using extreme cold
- podophyllotoxinCytotoxic plant lignan
- electrosurgeryCutting tissue with current
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- trichloroacetic acidCorrosive halogenated carboxylic compound
topical · curettage · surgical removal · liquid nitrogen · CO2 laser · interferon · recurrence · follow-up
Sexually transmitted infection
- sexually transmittedPassed during sex
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- GardasilHPV immunization shot
- screeningEvaluative selection process
condom · safe sex · prevention · sexual partner · disclosure · gynecology · urology · Pap smear
Transmissible between people
- sexual contactPhysical intimacy between people
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- transmissionSending of information
- spreadTo distribute widely
infection · exposure · incubation · shedding · carrier · viral shedding · infectivity · communicable
papilloma
Benign epithelial outgrowth
- lesionArea of pathological change
- verrucaViral skin growth
- flat-toppedHorizontally terminated above
flesh-colored · pink · raised · clustered · fleshy · sessile · filiform · dome-shaped · soft · friable
papillomavirus
Wart-inducing viral family
- HPVCommon sexually transmitted virus
- low-riskMinimal potential for harm
- high-riskInvolving significant danger
genotype · cervical · anal · penile · vulvar · vaginal · subclinical · asymptomatic · recurrence · DNA
stigma
Mark of dishonor
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
disclosure · taboo · secrecy · fear · self-esteem · body image · isolation · judgment · misconception · emotional distress
cryotherapy
Treatment using extreme cold
- podophyllotoxinCytotoxic plant lignan
- electrosurgeryCutting tissue with current
- excisionCutting out of tissue
trichloroacetic acid · topical · curettage · surgical removal · liquid nitrogen · CO2 laser · interferon · recurrence · follow-up · clearance
STI
Sexually transmitted infection
- sexually transmittedPassed during sex
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- GardasilHPV immunization shot
screening · condom · safe sex · prevention · sexual partner · disclosure · gynecology · urology · Pap smear · colposcopy
contagious
Transmissible between people
- sexual contactPhysical intimacy between people
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- transmissionSending of information
spread · infection · exposure · incubation · shedding · carrier · viral shedding · infectivity · communicable
genital wartclear skin
Blemish-free facial surface
smooth skin · mole · birthmark · freckle
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