papule

/ˈpæp.juːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpæp.juːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpa-(ˌ)pyül/ (ame, mw)

papule — noun

  • papulesingular
  • papulesplural

1. a small firm bump that rises above the skin, often turning red when the area is

1.名詞C2
釋義

a small firm bump that rises above the skin, often turning red when the area is irritated or inflamed

例句

Dr. Okafor noted one red papule near Mei's left eyebrow.

medical context: papule near a body part

After the hike, Leo found two itchy papules on his ankle.

collocation: papules on [body part]

同義詞
  • pimple

    everyday word, especially for acne on the face

  • bump

    broad informal word for any small swelling or raised place

  • lesion

    formal umbrella term for any damaged or abnormal area of skin

  • pustule

    medical term for a raised spot that contains pus, unlike a papule

文法句型

a papule on [body part]

papules appear on the skin

用法筆記

Mostly used by doctors and in skin-care or medical writing, not in everyday conversation. In ordinary speech, many people would say 'pimple', 'spot', or 'bump' unless they are describing a rash or a clinic report.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor found many papule on the baby's neck.
✅The doctor found many papules on the baby's neck.
💡'papule' is countable, so use the plural for more than one.
❌She has a papule in her arm.
✅She has a papule on her arm.
💡use 'on' because the bump sits on the skin's surface.