Macule vs. Papule
Difference Between Macule and Papule
Maculenoun
Variant of mackle.
Papulenoun
A small, solid, usually inflammatory elevation of the skin that does not contain pus.
Maculenoun
A discolored spot or area on the skin that is not elevated above the surface and is characteristic of certain conditions, such as smallpox, purpura, or roseola. Also called macula.
Papulenoun
A small, inflammatory, irritated spot on the skin, similar in appearance to a pimple, but not containing pus.
Maculenoun
A blurred or double impression in printing.
Papulenoun
a small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative (as in chicken pox)
Maculeverb
To blur or double (a printed impression).
Maculeverb
To become blurred.
Maculenoun
A spot.
Maculenoun
A blur or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little during printing.
Maculeverb
(printing) To blur or be blurred; especially to blur or double an impression from type.
Maculenoun
a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
