Which of the following lesions is also known as a boil?
A) Cyst
B) Furuncle
C) Nodule
D) Papule

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A furuncle is a type of skin lesion characterized by a localized infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, typically caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. It is also commonly known as a boil. A cyst is a sac-like pocket of tissue that contains fluid or other substances, a nodule is a solid, raised lesion that is larger than a papule, and a papule is a small, raised, solid lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter.

Which of the Following Lesions Is Also Known as a Boil