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papule

Syllabification: (pap·ule)
Pronunciation: /ˈpapˌyo͞ol/
(also papula /-yələ/)
Definition of papule

noun (plural papules or papulae /-yəˌlē/)

Medicine
  • a small, raised, solid pimple or swelling, often forming part of a rash on the skin and typically inflamed but not producing pus.

Derivatives

papular

Pronunciation: /-yələr/
adjective

papulose

Pronunciation: /-yəlōs, -lōz/
adjective

papulous

Pronunciation: /-yələs/
adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin papula

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