bulla

• Substantivo com dois sentidos distintos: na patologia, designa uma bolha ou elevação da pele preenchida por líquido seroso; em contexto histórico ou eclesiástico, designa um selo redondo de chumbo aposto a uma bula papal.

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.

   Bolha

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblebblister

2. Papal sealC2formal

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

   Selo 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.