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Papule vs Nodule - What's the difference?

papule | nodule |

As nouns the difference between papule and nodule

is that papule is a small, inflammatory, irritated spot on skin; similar in appearance to a pimple, without containing pus while nodule is a rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump.

papule

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A small, inflammatory, irritated spot on skin; similar in appearance to a pimple, without containing pus.

    • Derived terms

    * pearly penile papules ----

    nodule

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump.

    • Derived terms