Papule

Pronunciation: /ˈpæpjuːl/

Definitions of papule

noun a small, raised, solid pimple or swelling on the skin, typically inflamed but not producing pus

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor noticed a small papule on the patient's skin.

A2 She was worried when she discovered a red papule on her arm.

B1 The dermatologist explained that a papule is a small, raised bump on the skin.

B2 The papule was biopsied to determine if it was cancerous.

C1 The papule was diagnosed as a benign growth and was removed surgically.

C2 The dermatologist used a dermatoscope to examine the papule in detail.

Examples of papule in a Sentence

formal The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with a papule on their skin.

informal I noticed a small papule on my arm, should I be worried?

slang That papule looks gross, you should get it checked out.

figurative The small mistake was like a papule on an otherwise flawless report.

Grammatical Forms of papule

• past tense: papuled
• plural: papules
• comparative: more papular
• superlative: most papular
• present tense: papules
• future tense: will papule
• perfect tense: have papuled
• continuous tense: is papuling
• singular: papule
• positive degree: papule
• infinitive: to papule
• gerund: papuling
• participle: papuled

Origin and Evolution of papule

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'papule' originated from the Latin word 'papula', which means pimple or swelling.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'papule' has been used in dermatology to describe a small, raised, solid bump on the skin, typically less than 1 centimeter in diameter. Its usage has remained consistent in the medical field.