Witch
Witch (Medicine)
Witch (pronunciation: /wɪtʃ/) is a term that, in the context of medicine, refers to a type of wart known as a "witch's wart". The term has its roots in folklore and superstition, where it was believed that witches bore these types of warts as a mark of their pact with supernatural forces.
Etymology
The term "witch" in English comes from the Old English wicce (female) and wicca (male), which were used to denote people who practiced witchcraft. The association of witches with warts comes from the belief that these were marks left by the Devil as a sign of their pact. In the medical context, the term "witch's wart" is used colloquially to refer to a type of wart that is typically large and unsightly.
Related Terms
- Wart: A small, hard, benign growth on the skin, caused by a virus.
- Witch's wart: A colloquial term for a large, unsightly wart, often associated with old folklore about witches.
- Witch hazel: A plant and astringent compound used in herbal medicine and skincare.
- Witch doctor: A term used in some cultures to refer to a healer or medicine man who uses traditional healing practices, often involving spiritual or magical elements.
See Also
- Witchcraft in medicine: The use of witchcraft beliefs and practices in traditional medicine.
- Folk medicine: The use of traditional healing practices, often based on cultural beliefs and superstitions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Witch
- Wikipedia's article - Witch
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