Wart vs. Pimple

Wartnoun

(pathology) A type of deformed growth occurring on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Wartnoun

Any similar growth occurring in plants or animals, such as the parotoid glands in the back of toads.

Wartnoun

Any of the prefixes used in Hungarian notation.

Wartnoun

A small, usually hard, tumor on the skin formed by enlargement of its vascular papillæ, and thickening of the epidermis which covers them.

Wartnoun

An excrescence or protuberance more or less resembling a true wart; specifically (Bot.), a glandular excrescence or hardened protuberance on plants.

Wartnoun

any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals)

Wartnoun

(pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus

Wart

Warts are typically small, rough, hard growths that are similar in color to the rest of the skin. They typically do not result in other symptoms, except when on the bottom of the feet, where they may be painful.

Pimplenoun

An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.

Pimplenoun

(slang) An annoying person.

Pimpleverb

To develop pimples

Pimplenoun

Any small acuminated elevation of the cuticle, whether going on to suppuration or not.

Pimplenoun

Fig.: A swelling or protuberance like a pimple.

Pimplenoun

a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne

Pimple

A pimple is a kind of comedo that results from excess sebum and dead skin cells getting trapped in the pores of the skin. In its aggravated state, it may evolve into a pustule or papules.