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Definition of Molluscum

1. Noun. Any skin disease characterized by soft pulpy nodules.

Definition of Molluscum

1. n. 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.

Definition of Molluscum

1. Noun. (medicine) Any of various skin diseases marked by soft, pulpy nodules or tumors ¹

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Definition of Molluscum

1. a skin disease [n -CA]

Medical Definition of Molluscum

1. A cutaneous disease characterised by numerous tumours, of various forms, filled with a thick matter; so called from the resemblance of the tumours to some molluscous animals. Origin: NL. See Mollusk. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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