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papule
[ pap-yool ]
noun
- a small, somewhat pointed elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory but nonsuppurative.
papule
/ ˈpæpjuːl; ˈpæpjʊlə /
noun
- pathol a small solid usually round elevation of the skin
Derived Forms
- ˈ貹ܱ, adjective
- ˌ貹ˈڱdzܲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- 貹u· adjective
- 貹··Dz [pap, -y, uh, -lohs], adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of papule1
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Example Sentences
While most people do develop skin lesions, many reported having only a single papule that was often obscured inside a mucosal area, such as inside the mouth, throat or rectum, making it easier to miss.
The monkeypox rash results in well-rounded skin lesions, and as they progress, they turn into papules, which are raised areas of the skin that can appear like a pencil eraser, McQuiston said.
The monkeypox rash results in well-rounded skin lesions, and as they progress, they turn into papules, which are higher raised areas of the skin that can appear like a pencil eraser, McQuiston said.
If the dry skin evolves into a red rash with scaly, itchy papules or patches, this is a tell-tale sign of eczema.
When it comes to my indurated papules, I tell myself: “Must. Not. Scratch. Scratching just makes it worse.”
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