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chapter 3
primary lesions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| macule, macula (freckle) | small, flat, discolored area |
| vitiligo (patch) | Larger, flat discolored area |
| papule | a small solid mass |
| plaque | a solid mass on the surface of the skin |
| nodule | a solid mass that extends deeper into the skin |
| tumor | a larger solid mass |
| vesicle | a smaller blister |
| bulla | bubble |
| pustule | a puss-filled blister |
| abscess | a localized collection of pus in the body |