papule

[ pap-yool ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a small, somewhat pointed elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory but nonsuppurative.

papule

/ ˈpæpjuːl; ˈpæpjʊlə /

noun

1. pathol a small solid usually round elevation of the skin

Derived Forms

• ˈpapular, adjective
• ˌpapuˈliferous, adjective

Other Words From

• papu·lar adjective
• pap·u·lose [pap, -y, uh, -lohs], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of papule¹

1855–60; < Latin papula pimple, pustule, akin to papilla nipple. See pap ², -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of papule¹

C19: from Latin papula pustule, pimple

Example Sentences

While most people do develop skin lesions, many reported having only a single papule that was often obscured inside a mucosal area, such as inside the mouth, throat or rectum, making it easier to miss.

From Salon

The monkeypox rash results in well-rounded skin lesions, and as they progress, they turn into papules, which are raised areas of the skin that can appear like a pencil eraser, McQuiston said.

From Los Angeles Times

The monkeypox rash results in well-rounded skin lesions, and as they progress, they turn into papules, which are higher raised areas of the skin that can appear like a pencil eraser, McQuiston said.

From Los Angeles Times

If the dry skin evolves into a red rash with scaly, itchy papules or patches, this is a tell-tale sign of eczema.

From Fox News

When it comes to my indurated papules, I tell myself: “Must. Not. Scratch. Scratching just makes it worse.”

From Washington Post

Related Words

• acne
• blemish
• blister
• lump