papule

IPA/ˈpæp.juːl/
IPA/ˈpæp.juːl/

papule — noun

  • papulesingular
  • papulesplural

1. a small, solid bump that rises above the normal skin surface, frequently turning

1.名詞C1
釋義

a small, solid bump that rises above the normal skin surface, frequently turning red; common causes include acne, insect bites, allergies, and viral infections, and unlike a blister or pustule it contains no fluid or pus

例句

A red papule appeared on Paloma's arm after she used a new soap.

The papule on Tunde's neck became more irritated after he scratched it during the night.

scratch + papule: scratching worsens the irritation

同義詞
  • bump

    everyday term for any raised area on the skin, less precise than papule

  • pimple

    informal term, usually refers to acne-related papules that may become pustules

  • lesion

    broader medical term covering any abnormality of the skin, not limited to raised bumps

反義詞
  • macule

    a flat, discoloured spot on the skin that is not raised above the surface

文法句型

a papule / papules

用法筆記

Use mainly in medical or dermatological contexts. In everyday conversation, speakers usually say 'bump' or 'spot' instead of 'papule'. The key distinguishing feature from other skin lesions is that a papule is solid — it does not contain fluid (vesicle / blister) or pus (pustule).

常見錯誤

❌The papule had a head filled with pus.
✅The pustule had a head filled with pus.
💡A papule is solid; a pus-filled lesion is a pustule.
❌The flat red area on his skin was a papule.
✅The flat red area on his skin was a macule.
💡A papule is raised; a flat spot is a macule.