bul·la (b l  )n. pl. bul·lae (b l ) 1. A round seal affixed to a papal bull. 2. Pathology A large blister or vesicle. [Medieval Latin, from Latin, bubble, seal.] |
bulla [ˈbʊlə ˈbʌlə]
n pl -lae [-liː]
1. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) a leaden seal affixed to a papal bull, having a representation of Saints Peter and Paul on one side and the name of the reigning pope on the other
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Antiques) an ancient Roman rounded metal or leather box containing an amulet, worn around the neck
3. (Medicine / Pathology) Pathol another word for blister [1]
4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy a rounded bony projection
[from Latin: round object, bubble]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  bulla - (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluidvesicle, cyst - a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid) pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases water blister - blister containing a nonpurulent clear watery content blood blister - blister containing blood or bloody serum usually caused by an injury pustule - a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus |
| 2. | bulla - the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull |
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