papulovesicle

9.9

A small raised spot on the skin that becomes a blister full of fluid

noun
/ˌpæp.jʊ.loʊˈvɛs.ɪ.kəl/

Specialized

: papulovesícula

Patients with chickenpox often develop papulovesicles on their skin.

Examples

The dermatologist identified a red papulovesicle on the patient's forearm.
During the examination, the nurse pointed out a papulovesicle on the patient's back that was filled with clear fluid.
A papulovesicle is commonly seen in various viral skin infections.
The doctor diagnosed the rash as a papulovesicle.
She noticed a papulovesicle on her arm.
The doctor explained that a papulovesicle is a common symptom of certain viral infections, often appearing on the skin.
After being bitten by an insect, he developed a painful papulovesicle that required treatment.

Synonyms

vesicopapule

vspapulovesicle

Specialized

9.9

A small raised spot on the skin that becomes a blister filled with fluid

has identical meaning but differs only in written form or term

bouton

vspapulovesicle

Archaic

9.9

A small red spot on the skin, like a pimple

is a raised lesion that forms a fluid blister rather than an inflamed spot

How Raised

bulla

Specialized

9.9

vesicle

Specialized

3 7.9

papulovesicle

Specialized

9.9

papule

Specialized

1 8.1

Surface Forms

papulovesicle singular

papulovesicles plural

Morphology

papulovesicle = papule + vesicle (transparent) = papulo + vesicle

A straightforward medical compound of 'papule' + 'vesicle' whose meaning is the combined lesion type.

Etymology

The word papulovesicle comes from papule meaning 'small pimple' and vesicle meaning 'small blister', so it describes a tiny raised spot on the skin that turns into a little fluid-filled blister.