papule

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpapjuːl/
(also papula /-jʊlə/)

noun (plural papules or papulae /-jʊliː/)

Medicine
  • a small pimple or swelling on the skin, often forming part of a rash.

Derivatives

papular

adjective

papulose

adjective

papulous

adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin papula