Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
1,082,126,924 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

bulla

   Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.03 sec.
bul·la  (bl)
n. pl. bul·lae (bl)
1. A round seal affixed to a papal bull.
2. Pathology A large blister or vesicle.
[Medieval Latin, from Latin, bubble, seal.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bullabulla - (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
bleb, blister
vesicle, 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
seal, stamp - a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
3) Our technique involves performing endoscopic ethmoid surgery through the anterior wall of the bulla after resection of the uncinate process (figure, A).
Endoscopic view of the ethmoid strut by Yanagisawa, Eiji / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
The show's title work, Homo Bulla, depicts two boys posed against an inky background.
Julee Holcombe: Conner Contemporary Art by Wennerstrom, Nord / Artforum International
Alberta thunderstorms that spawn tornadoes occur far less frequently (Newark 1984; Bullas and Wallace 1988).
An examination of three severe convective storms that produced ... by Reuter, Gerhard W. / National Weather Digest
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.. Terms of Use.