English Dictionary

molluscum contagiosum

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不可算名詞

(dermatology, pathology) A viral infection of the skin or (occasionally) mucous membranes, caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a DNA poxvirus.

日本語の意味

伝染性軟属腫：皮膚または（時に）粘膜に発生する、Molluscum contagiosumウイルス（DNAポックスウイルス）によるウイルス性感染症

The dermatologist explained that molluscum contagiosum often resolves without treatment but can spread among children.

皮膚科医は、伝染性軟属腫はしばしば治療を必要とせず自然に治癒するが、子どもの間で広がることがあると説明した。

意味（1）

(dermatology, pathology) A viral infection of the skin or (occasionally) mucous membranes, caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a DNA poxvirus.

The virus causing molluscum contagiosum is a member of the DNA pox family. It is particularly prevalent in underdeveloped countries, and afflicts over 20% of the population in some South Pacific regions. Children are its prime target, but adults can be affected as well.