Michigan Esthetician State Board Practice Exam

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What is the medical term for a wart?

Verruca
Condyloma
Papilloma
Fibroma

The correct answer is: Verruca

The medical term for a wart is "verruca." Warts are typically benign epithelial tumors caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear on various parts of the body. The term "verruca" specifically refers to these growths which are characterized by their rough texture and can be found in various forms such as common warts, plantar warts, and flat warts. The other terms provided refer to different types of growths or lesions. "Condyloma" refers to a type of wart that occurs typically in the genital region and is associated with HPV. "Papilloma" is a general term for a benign tumor resulting from epithelial tissue proliferation, which can include warts, but is not specifically a synonym for them. "Fibroma," on the other hand, is a benign tumor made up of fibrous or connective tissue, and it is not related to warts in terms of classification or etiology. Each of these terms has its specific context within dermatology and pathology, which helps in differentiating between various skin lesions.