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, adjective

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Medical definitions for mollusca

molluscum
[ mə-lŭskəm ]

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.