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bulla vs pustule

pustule vs bulla

bulla and pustule both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bulla Yes No No No
pustule Yes No No No
As nouns, pustule is a hyponym of bulla; that is, pustule is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bulla:
  • bulla: (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
  • pustule: a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus
Other hyponyms of bulla include water blister, blood blister.
bulla (noun) pustule (noun)
the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus
(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
Difference between bulla and pustule

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