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papulae

papulae is the plural of papula.

Meaning of papula

Noun

papula (plural papulae or papulas)

  1. A pimple; a small, usually conical, elevation of the cuticle, produced by congestion, accumulated secretion, or hypertrophy of tissue; a papule.
    • Dr. Lanza stating that in Naples it is observed as an acute febrile disease, of which the papulae, pustules, and ulceration of the mouth are the sole pathognomonic signs, or anatomical character.1847, “Positive Nosology. By V. Lanza. Vols. Ill and IV”, in British and Foreign Medico-chirurgical Review
  2. One of the numerous small hollow processes of the integument between the plates of starfishes.

Questions about papulae

What is papulae the plural of?
Papulae is the plural of papula.

Words near papulae in the dictionary

  1. Papuasia
  2. Papuasian
  3. papula
  4. papulacandin
  5. papulacandins
  6. papulae
  7. papular
  8. papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome
  9. papulas
  10. papulated
  11. papulation

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