papulla
papulla is the alternative spelling of papula.
Meaning of papula
Noun
papula (plural papulae or papulas)
- 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
- One of the numerous small hollow processes of the integument between the plates of starfishes.
Forms of papulla
| plural | papullae |
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Questions about papulla
- What is papulla the alternative spelling of?
- Papulla is the alternative spelling of papula.
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