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   pap·ule

   /ˈpapˌyo͞ol/

   noun

   • 1. a small, raised, solid pimple or swelling, often forming part of a rash on the skin and typically inflamed but not producing pus.

   Word Origin late 17th century (as papula): from Latin papula. The form papule dates from the early 19th century and is based on French.

   Derivatives

   • 1. papular adjective
   • 2. papulose adjective
   • 3. papulous adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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