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Definition of Bulla

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

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)

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