genital warts

genital warts Warts confined primarily to the moist skin of the genitals or around the anus. Genital warts are caused by the human papillomaviruses (HPVs), which are transmitted through sexual contact. The virus can also be transmitted from mother to baby during childbirth. Also known as condyloma acuminatum, condylomata, and venereal warts. See also HPV.