papule
a small, somewhat pointed elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory but nonsuppurative.
Origin of papule
1Other words from papule
- pap·u·lar, adjective
- pap·u·lose [pap-yuh-lohs], /ˈpæp yəˌloʊs/, adjective
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How to use papule in a sentence
In the sluggish, dry, erythematous, scaly and papular types.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonIt is developed, as a rule, from the erythematous or papular type.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonThe macular, papular, and bullous eruptions are most common.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonErythematous, morbilliform and erythemato-papular; itching is usually present and moderate desquamation may follow.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonUsually erythematous, but may be urticarial, erythemato-papular, and even purpuric.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagon
British Dictionary definitions for papule
papula (ˈpæpjʊlə)
/ (ˈpæpjuːl) /
pathol a small solid usually round elevation of the skin
Origin of papule
1Derived forms of papule
- papular, adjective
- papuliferous, adjective
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