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papulose

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pap⋅ule

  [pap-yool]
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–noun Pathology.
a small, somewhat pointed elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory but nonsuppurative.
Origin:
1855–60; < L papula pimple, pustule, akin to papilla nipple. See pap 2 , -ule

Related forms:
pap⋅u⋅lar, adjective
pap⋅u⋅lose  [pap-yuh-lohs] , adjective
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Main Entry: pap·ule
Pronunciation: 'pap-(")yül
Function: noun
: a small solid usually conical elevation of the skin caused by inflammation,accumulated secretion, or hypertrophy of tissue elements
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papule pap·ule (pāp'y&oomacr;l)
n. pl. pap·ules or pap·u·lae (-yə-lē')
A small, solid, usually inflammatory elevation of the skin that does not contain pus.

pap'u·lar (-yə-lər) adj.

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