HyperDic: bulla

English > 2 senses of the word bulla:
NOUNbodybulla, blister, bleb(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
artifactbullathe round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull
bulla > pronunciation
Soundsbuh'lah
RhymesAbila ... Zola: 109 rhymes with lah...
English > bulla: 2 senses > noun 1, body
Meaning(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid.
Synonymsblister, bleb
CategorypathologyThe branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
Narrowerblood blisterblister containing blood or bloody serum usually caused by an injury
pustuleA small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus
water blisterblister containing a nonpurulent clear watery content
Broadervesicle, cystA small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)
Spanishampolla
Catalanampolla, butllofa
English > bulla: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull.
Broaderseal, stampA device incised to make an impression
Spanishbula, bulla

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