flat, round, colored, non-palpable area.

elevated, round, filled with serum

elevated, irregular border, no free fluid

elevated, raised border, filled with pus

Nodule (Enlarged lymph node)

elevated, solid mass, deeper and firmer than papule

Encapsulated, round, fluid-filled or solid mass beneath the skin

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Skin Lesions

Common Skin Lesions

Term	Definition
Macule (freckles)	flat, round, colored, non-palpable area.
Papule (Wart)	elevated, palpable, solid
Vesicle (Blister)	elevated, round, filled with serum
Wheal (Hives)	elevated, irregular border, no free fluid
Pustule (Boil)	elevated, raised border, filled with pus
Nodule (Enlarged lymph node)	elevated, solid mass, deeper and firmer than papule
Cyst (Tissue growth)	Encapsulated, round, fluid-filled or solid mass beneath the skin