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Papule vs Eruption - What's the difference?

papule | eruption |

As nouns the difference between papule and eruption

is that papule is a small, inflammatory, irritated spot on skin; similar in appearance to a pimple, without containing pus while eruption is eruption.

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 ----

    eruption

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
  • A sudden release of pressure or tension.
    • There was an eruption of joy at the final whistle.
  • An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

    • Derived terms

    * bozo eruption * (l) * (l) * (l)