bulla
bul·la
noun \ˈbu̇-lə\ plural bul·lae \ˈbu̇-ˌlē, -ˌlī\
Definition of BULLA
1
[Medieval Latin] : the round usually lead seal attached to a papal bull
2
[New Latin, from Latin] : a hollow thin-walled rounded bony prominence
3
: a large vesicle or blister
First Known Use of BULLA
14th century
bul·la
noun \ˈbu̇l-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; bul·lae \ˈbu̇l-ˌē, -ˌī\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of BULLA
1
: a hollow thin-walled rounded bony prominence
2
: a large vesicle or blister—compare bleb
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