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Pustular

/ˈpʌstjʊlər/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Relating to, consisting of, or characterized by pustules.

    "The patient presented with a severe pustular rash across the back and shoulders."
  2. 2

    Resembling a pustule in appearance or structure.

    "Microscopic examination revealed pustular eruptions on the plant leaves infected by the fungus."

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Derived from the Latin 'pustula', meaning blister or pimple, combined with the English suffix '-ar'. The term entered medical English in the late 17th century to describe skin conditions characterized by pustules.

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