Which of the following surface lesions is a flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface?

A) papule
B) wheal
C) macule
D) vesicle


C) macule
A macule is a flat, discolored area flush with the skin surface. A papule is a small,
circular, raised spot on the skin. A wheal is a small, round, swollen area. A vesicle is a raised,
fluid-filled sac on the skin.

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