Squamous cell carcinoma: A common form of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma may begin as an ulcer that wonât heal, or an abnormal growth. It usually develops in sun-exposed areas. Herpes: The herpes viruses HSV-1 and HSV-2 can cause periodic blisters or skin irritation around the lips or the genitals.
goitre. n. 1. (Pathology) pathol a swelling of the thyroid gland, in some cases nearly doubling the size of the neck, usually caused by under-or overproduction of hormone by the gland. [C17: from French goitre, from Old French goitron, ultimately from Latin guttur throat].
The story of raconteur is a tale of telling and counting. English speakers borrowed the word from French, where it traces back to the Old French verb raconter, meaning to tell. Raconter in turn was formed from another Old French verb, aconter or acompter, meaning to tell or to count, which is ultimately from Latin computare, meaning to count.