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View usage for: (pʌstʃuːl) Word forms: plural pustulescountable nounA pustule is a small infected swelling on the skin. [medicine]Synonyms: boil, spot, gathering [informal], blister More Synonyms of pustule pustule in British English (ˈpʌstjuːl) noun1. a small inflamed elevated area of skin containing pus 2. any small distinct spot resembling a pimple or blister Derived forms pustular (ˈpʌstjʊlə) adjective Word origin C14: from Latin pustula a blister, variant of pūsula; compare Greek phusallis bladder, phusa bellows pustule in American English (ˈpʌsˌtʃul; ˈpʌsˌtjul) noun1. a small elevation of the skin containing pus 2. any small elevation like a blister or pimple Word origin L pustula, blister, pimple < IE base * pu-, echoic of blowing out cheeks, puffing > Gr physa, breath, bubble Examples of 'pustule' in a sentencepustule Definition a small inflamed raised area of skin containing pus She had a large number of little pimples and pustules on her face. Synonyms gathering (informal) fester zit (slang) Additional synonymsDefinition a swelling containing pus as a result of inflammation In the case of an abscess, seek medical treatment immediately. Synonyms boil, infection, swelling, blister, ulcer, inflammation, gathering (informal), whitlow, blain, carbuncle, pustule, bubo, furuncle, gumboil, parulis Definition a small bubble on the skin filled with a watery fluid The first sign of a blister is itching in the infected area. Synonyms sore, boil, swelling, cyst, pimple, wen, blain, carbuncle, pustule, bleb, furuncle Synonyms pimple, spot, boil, sore, tumour, ulcer, abscess, carbuncle, pustule- pushy
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Additional synonymsDefinition a small swollen infected spot on the skin His face was covered with pimples. Synonyms spot, boil, swelling, pustule, zit (slang), papule, plook (Scottish) Definition a small mark or pimple on the skin Never squeeze blackheads, spots or pimples. Synonyms pimple, blackhead, pustule, zit (slang), plook (Scottish), swelling, acneDefinition an open sore on the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane In addition to headaches, you may develop stomach ulcers. Synonyms sore, abscess, gathering (informal), peptic ulcer, gumboil |