bulla /ˈbʊlə/ noun8 •A blister, vesicle, or other thin-walled cavity or lesion. •(usually and especially) Such a blister that is more than 5 mm in diameter. •Any of several hollow structures as features of bones. •The tympanic part of a temporal bone (having a bubble-like appearance). •A clay envelope or hollow ball, typically with seal impressions or writing on its outside indicating its contents. •A rich Jamaican cake made with molasses and spiced with ginger and nutmeg. •(historical) In ancient Rome, a kind of amulet or boss. •(historical) A handwritten document from the papal chancellery. formsbullae · bullas