bulla

• Nom avec deux sens distincts : en pathologie, il désigne une cloque ou une élevure de la peau remplie de liquide séreux ; dans un contexte historique ou ecclésiastique, il désigne un sceau de plomb rond apposé sur une bulle pontificale.

A noun with two distinct meanings: in pathology, it refers to a blister or elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid; in historical or ecclesiastical contexts, it denotes the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull.

1. Skin blisterC1formalmedical

   A large, fluid-filled blister or elevation of the skin, often caused by injury, infection, or disease.

   Bulles cutanées

   • The patient presented with a large bulla on his foot.
   • Burns can cause bullae to form on the skin.
   • The doctor drained the bulla to relieve pressure.

   Synonymesblebblister

2. Papal sealC2formal

   A round leaden seal attached to a papal bull, used to authenticate official documents from the Pope.

   Bulle (sceau papal)

   • The bulla was affixed to the papal decree.
   • Historians study the bulla to verify the document's authenticity.
   • The lead bulla bore the image of Saints Peter and Paul.