papule
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Definition of papule
: a small solid usually conical elevation of the skin
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Synonyms for papule
Synonyms
boil, fester, pimple, pock, pustule, whelk, zit [slang]
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Even Angi’s skin seemed possessed of that perfect sense of motion: ivory pale and patterned purple-red by the papules that spiraled up and down her arms, legs, and cheeks like a paisley print. — Sarah Harris, The Cut, "Learning the Art of Disguise at a Unique Summer Camp," 6 Apr. 2018 Renée says there are a few different ways to approach this kind of blemish, formally known as papules. — Brooke Shunatona, Cosmopolitan, "Here's Exactly How to Get Rid of a Zit... Fast," 7 Mar. 2018 Cysts are also common, and like penile papules, generally not a big deal. — Jenna Birch, Health.com, "6 Things Your Partner's Penis Can Tell You About His Health," 16 Mar. 2018 Skin imperfections are revealed to have names—papules, pustules, milia, cysts—and to respond to certain treatments. — Jamie Lauren Keiles, The New Yorker, "Cleanse, Tone, Obsess: A Forum for Skin-Care Addicts," 6 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'papule.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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papule
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Medical Definition of papule
: a small solid usually conical elevation of the skin caused by inflammation, accumulated secretion, or hypertrophy of tissue elements
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