papule

(pap′yo̵̅o̅l′)

noun

a small, usually inflammatory, elevation of the skin; pimple

Origin: L papula < IE base *pap-, to swell > Sans pippalah, berry, pippali, peppercorn

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noun pl. pap·ules also pap·u·lae (-yə-lēˌ)

A small, solid, usually inflammatory elevation of the skin that does not contain pus.

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Origin: Latin papula

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