piezogenic pedal papule

[ pī-ē′zō-jĕn′ĭk ]

n.

Pressure-induced papules of the heel, occurring probably as a result of the herniation of fat tissue due to degeneration of dermal collagen.

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Nearby words

piezochemistry, piezoelectric ceramic, piezoelectric crystal, piezoelectric effect, piezoelectricity, piezogenic pedal papule, piezomagnetic effect, piezometer, piezometry, pif, piffle

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