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papule

 

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Noun papule has 1 sense
  1. papule - a small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative (as in chicken pox)
    --1 is a kind of
    pimple, hickey
    --1 has particulars: papulovesicle, vesicopapule

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Papule

Definition:

A papule is a small, raised, solid bump or lesion on the skin that is usually less than 1 centimeter in diameter.

Senses and Usages:

Medical:

In a medical context, a papule commonly refers to a specific type of skin lesion that arises due to various underlying conditions, such as acne, eczema, or insect bites.

Example Sentence: John visited a dermatologist to get treatment for the papules that had developed on his face.

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Anatomical:

In anatomy, a papule refers to any small, rounded, elevated projection or structure that can be found on certain organs or tissues.

Example Sentence: The doctor discovered a papule during the examination of the patient's liver.

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Popular and Local:

In popular and local usage, papule is a term that is rarely encountered outside of medical or anatomical contexts.

Example Sentence: The word "papule" is not commonly used in everyday conversations.

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