
noun Pathology.
- a small, usually inflammatory swelling or elevation of the skin; papule or pustule.
noun
- a small round usually inflamed swelling of the skin
- any of the bumps on the surface of a table tennis bat
n.late 14c. (early 14c. as a surname), of unknown origin; perhaps related to Old English pipligende “having shingles;” also cf. Latin papula, papilla (see pap (n.2)). As a verb from c.1600. Related: Pimples. n.
- A small red swelling of the skin, usually caused by acne.
see goose pimples.