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papula
2 English words descend from Latin
papula
, most common first.
papule
A small, inflammatory, irritated spot on the skin, similar in appearance to a pimple, but not containing pus.
papula
A pimple; a small, usually conical, elevation of the cuticle, produced by congestion, accumulated secretion, or hypertrophy of tissue; a papule.