Mollusca
[ muh-luhs-kuh ]
/ məˈlʌs kə /
noun
the phylum comprising the mollusks.
Origin of Mollusca
1790–1800; < New Latin, neuter plural of Latin
molluscus soft; akin to
mollis soft
Definition for mollusca (2 of 2)
molluscum
[ muh-luhs-kuh m ]
/ məˈlʌs kəm /
noun, plural mol·lus·ca [muh-luhs-kuh] /məˈlʌs kə/. Pathology.
any of various skin conditions characterized by soft, rounded tumors.
Origin of molluscum
1805–15; < New Latin, Latin: fungus, noun use of neuter of
molluscus soft; akin to
mollis soft
OTHER WORDS FROM molluscum
mol·lus·cous, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for mollusca
Medical definitions for mollusca
molluscum
[ mə-lŭs′kəm ]
n. pl. mol•lus•ca (-kə)
Any of various skin diseases marked by the occurrence of soft spherical tumors on the face or the body.