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Papules
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Papules A small circumscribed, solid, elevated lesion of the skin.
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Circumscribed
Having a border, localized. Often associated with a capsule and benign tumors of the brain, for example, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas and acoustic neuromas. See diffuse.
Lesion
Injury of bodily tissue due to infection, trauma or neoplasm
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
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Papule
A solid, raised skin lesion.
Papulopustular acne
A type of acne characterized by the presence of papules and pustules.
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Posterior parietal cortex
Concerned with the perception of the spatial relations among objects.
Panniculitits
A rare, multifactorial inflammatory condition involving subcutaneous fat.
Panniculus
A layer of membrane.
Papillary
Having small nipple-shaped projections.
Papilloma
The common wart; a benign tumor derived from epithelium. They are caused by papillomaviruses.
Papules
Parauterine
Beside the uterus.
Parenchyma
The essential or functional elements of an organ.
Patent
Open, exposed or unobstructed.
Patent ductus arteriosus
An abnormal persistence after birth of an open lumen in the ductus arteriosus, between the pulmonary artery and the aorta.
Pathogenesis
The sequence of events that leads to a disease or morbid process. It may be, for example, hormonal, chemical, infectious, genetic or traumatic in nature.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Circumscribed
Having a border, localized. Often associated with a capsule and benign tumors of the brain, for example, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas and acoustic neuromas. See diffuse.
Lesion
Injury of bodily tissue due to infection, trauma or neoplasm
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Papule
A solid, raised skin lesion.
Papulopustular acne
A type of acne characterized by the presence of papules and pustules.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Posterior parietal cortex
Concerned with the perception of the spatial relations among objects.
Panniculitits
A rare, multifactorial inflammatory condition involving subcutaneous fat.
Panniculus
A layer of membrane.
Papillary
Having small nipple-shaped projections.
Papilloma
The common wart; a benign tumor derived from epithelium. They are caused by papillomaviruses.
Papules
Parauterine
Beside the uterus.
Parenchyma
The essential or functional elements of an organ.
Patent
Open, exposed or unobstructed.
Patent ductus arteriosus
An abnormal persistence after birth of an open lumen in the ductus arteriosus, between the pulmonary artery and the aorta.
Pathogenesis
The sequence of events that leads to a disease or morbid process. It may be, for example, hormonal, chemical, infectious, genetic or traumatic in nature.
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