noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small, inflammatory, irritated spot on the skin, similar in appearance to a pimple, but not containing pus.
2. 2
   a small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative (as in chicken pox) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abscessapostemebed soreblainblebblister

Etymology

From Latin papula.

Related phrases

pearly coronal papulespearly penile papules

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