Meaning

(biology, medicine) A blister, vesicle, or other thin-walled cavity or lesion, as:.

Definitions by Sense

1. (biology, medicine) A blister, vesicle, or other thin-walled cavity or lesion, as:
2. (archaeology) A clay envelope or hollow ball, typically with seal impressions or writing on its outside indicating its contents.
3. (historical) In ancient Rome, a kind of amulet or boss.
4. (Catholicism, historical) A handwritten document from the papal chancellery.
5. (biology) Any of several hollow structures as features of bones.
6. A rich Jamaican cake made with molasses and spiced with ginger and nutmeg.

Example Sentences

auditory bulla;   ethmoid bulla

Word Forms

• bullae
• bullas

Synonyms for bulla

Related Words

When Should You Use Bulla?

Use bulla when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

Practice This Word

Frequently Asked Questions