What is another word for Bullae?

Pronunciation: [bˈʊliː] (IPA)

Bullae are small fluid-filled blisters or sacs that can appear on the skin, mucous membranes or organs. Some synonyms for bullae are vesicles, cysts, blisters, pustules, and blebs. Vesicles are small fluid-filled sacs that are less than 5mm in size. Cysts are sac-like structures that often contain fluids, tissue, or other material. Blisters are fluid-filled sacs that vary in size and can form from friction or burns. Pustules are small, inflamed, fluid-filled lesions that are caused by infections or inflammatory conditions. Blebs, similar to bullae, are rounded, fluid-filled sacs that are typically larger than 1 cm in diameter. All of these terms can be used interchangeably to describe bullae.

What are the hypernyms for Bullae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bullae

A specimen from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, and several from Brownsville, Texas, in size of auditory Bullae, larger overall size and darker color clearly are L. c.
"Mammals Obtained by Dr. Curt von Wedel from the Barrier Beach of Tamaulipas, Mexico"
E. Raymond Hall
The specimens from Padre Island, although possessing small Bullae, in other features, for example, larger size of other parts, are merriami.
"Mammals Obtained by Dr. Curt von Wedel from the Barrier Beach of Tamaulipas, Mexico"
E. Raymond Hall
Some Bullae or blebs have formed in the vicinity of the gangrenous spot.
"Report on Surgery to the Santa Clara County Medical Society"
Joseph Bradford Cox

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