noun
- Plural of papula; small, raised, solid bumps on the skin, typically less than 1 centimeter in diameter.
Usage: medical/dermatological term; Latin plural form; also used in English medical contexts
Examples
- The dermatologist examined the papulae on the patient's arm.
- Papulae can be a symptom of various skin conditions including acne and eczema.
- The rash consisted of numerous small papulae scattered across the torso.
- Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the papulae.