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Primary #35605
Medical Terminology Primary Lesions #35605
| Lesion | Meaning |
|---|---|
| macule (macula) | flat, discolored spot up to 1cm |
| patch | flat discolored AREA > 1cm |
| papule | solid mass up to 0.5cm |
| plaque | solid mass > 1cm, limited to skin surface |
| nodule | solid mass > 1cm, extends into the epidermis |
| tumor | solid mass > 1-2cm |
| wheal | localized skin edema |
| vesicle | blister within or under epidermis up to 0.5cm |
| bulla | blister > 0.5cm |
| pustule | pus-filled sac |