molluscum

mol·lus·cum

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [muh-luhs-kuh m]
- /məˈlʌs kəm/
- /mˈɒlʌskəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-luhs-kuh m]
- /məˈlʌs kəm/

Definitions of molluscum word

noun plural molluscum any of various skin conditions characterized by soft, rounded tumors. 1
noun molluscum (medicine) Any of various skin diseases marked by soft, pulpy nodules or tumors. 1
noun molluscum a skin condition that manifests itself in the form of swollen protuberances 0
noun molluscum a swollen protuberance on the skin 0

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Origin of molluscum

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < New Latin, Latin: fungus, noun use of neuter of molluscus soft; akin to mollis soft

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Parts of speech for Molluscum

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molluscum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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