Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pustulous
Adjective
/ˈpəstjələs/
Definition
Characterized by the presence of pustules or being filled with pus.
Examples
- After the infection set in, the rash became pustulous and required medical treatment.
- He was diagnosed with a pustulous skin condition that caused great discomfort.
Meaning
The term ‘pustulous’ describes a condition of the skin that is marked by the development of pustules, which are small, inflamed, pus-filled sacs.
Synonyms
- pustular
- blistered
- inflamed
