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papule

/pap-yool/US // ˈpæp yul //UK // (ˈpæpjuːl) //

丘疹,丘丘疹,丘丘疹疹

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : a small, somewhat pointed elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory but nonsuppurative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • The first appearance is that of a sharply defined papule, rarely larger than a split pea.

  • Involution is marked by cessation of oozing, subsidence of the papule and scar-like changes at the site of the lesion.

  • Ordinarily, no effect whatever is observed until after the lapse of two or three days, when a red papule is formed.

  • This papule increases in superficial area, but not in height, and gradually loses its redness.

  • The vesicles are superficial in situation, the firm papule which precedes the variolous rash being altogether wanting.