Meaning of the word verruca in English

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verruca

US /vəˈruː.kə/
UK /vəˈruː.kə/

Noun

a contagious wart on the sole of the foot, caused by a virus

Example:
He had a painful verruca on his heel that made walking difficult.
Swimming pools are common places to pick up a verruca.