Definition of Bulla

1. Noun. (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid.

Exact synonyms: Bleb, Blister
Generic synonyms: Cyst, Vesicle
Category relationships: Pathology
Specialized synonyms: Water Blister, Blood Blister, Pustule
Derivative terms: Blebby, Blister, Blistery

2. Noun. The round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull.
Generic synonyms: Seal, Stamp

Definition of Bulla

1. n. A bleb; a vesicle, or an elevation of the cuticle, containing a transparent watery fluid.

Definition of Bulla

1. a large blister [n -LAE]

Medical Definition of Bulla

1. Origin: L. Bulla bubble. See Bull an edict. 1. A bleb; a vesicle, or an elevation of the cuticle, containing a transparent watery fluid. 2. The ovoid prominence below the opening of the ear in the skulls of many animals; as, the tympanic or auditory bulla. 3. A leaden seal for a document; especially. The round leaden seal attached to the papal bulls, which has on one side a representation of St. Peter and St. Paul, and on the other the name of the pope who uses it. 4. A genus of marine shells. See Bubble shell. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bulla

bulking
bulks
bulky
bulk density
bulk large
bulk mail
bulk modulus
bulk modulus
bull
bull
bull's-eye
bull's-eye maculopathy
bull's eye
bull-snake
bulla (current term)
bulla (current term)
bullace
bullace
bullaces
bullace grape
bullae
bullae
bullaries
bullary
bullate
bullate
bulla ethmoidalis
bulla tympanica
bullbaiting
bullbaitings

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