papula Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pap"u*la noun

Etymology

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Wordforms

plural Papulæ

Definitions

1. (Med.) A pimple; a small, usually conical, elevation of the cuticle, produced by congestion, accumulated secretion, or hypertrophy of tissue; a papule. Quain.
2. (Zoöl.) One of the numerous small hollow processes of the integument between the plates of starfishes.