Difference between Macule and Papule

What is the difference between Macule and Papule?

Macule as a noun is a spot. while Papule as a noun is a small, inflammatory, irritated spot on skin; similar in appearance to a pimple, without containing pus.

Macule

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A spot. A blur, or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To blur; especially to blur or double an impression from type.

Papule

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small, inflammatory, irritated spot on skin; similar in appearance to a pimple, without containing pus.

We hope you now know whether to use Macule or Papule in your sentence.

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