Plantar Wart (Noun)
Meaning
A wart occurring on the sole of the foot; "pressure causes plantar warts to develop a painful callus around the soft center".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the painful lump on my heel as a plantar wart and recommended treatment to remove it.
- Plantar warts are common in people who walk barefoot in public areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools.
- The athlete developed a plantar wart on the ball of her foot, which made it difficult to run without pain.
- The podiatrist explained that the plantar wart on my foot was caused by a viral infection that thrives in warm, moist environments.
- After trying various home remedies, the patient finally sought medical attention for the painful plantar wart on her toe.