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Plantar wart
Plantar wart
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A wart on the sole of the foot, caused by a virus.
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Virus
A micro-organism which invades living cells in order to grow or reproduce. Viruses cause many infections, from the common cold, chickenpox and measles to HIV.
Wart
An abnormal fibrous growth caused by a viral infection.
Plantar fasciitis
An inflammation of the plantar fascia; the leading cause of heel pain.
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