Papule (Noun)
Meaning
A small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative (as in chicken pox).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient presented with multiple papules on her torso, consistent with a diagnosis of chicken pox.
- After a few days, the rash had progressed to numerous small papules that were tender to the touch.
- The dermatologist examined the skin lesion and determined it was a benign papule caused by a minor allergic reaction.
- The papules on the child's face were itchy and uncomfortable, but the doctor assured the parents they would resolve on their own.
- A thorough examination of the skin revealed a single large papule on the patient's back, which was later biopsied to rule out skin cancer.