pustule

Meanings

• noun

  A small, raised, inflamed lesion on the skin, filled with pus.

  - "The patient had several pustules on his arms."
  - "The pustules were a sign of bacterial infection."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pustule
mussel , fussle , rustle

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Variants

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pustule , pustules

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Etymology

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From Latin pustula, meaning 'pimple' or 'blister'.

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Trivia

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1. Pustules can form anywhere on the body, but they are most commonly found on the face, hands, and feet.

2. The size of a pustule can range from a pinhead to several centimeters in diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. abscess: An infected, inflamed area of tissue, filled with pus. A pustule is a smaller type of abscess.

2. zit: A common name for a pustule that appears on the face.

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Culture

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In literature, pustules have been used as a symbol of disease and decay. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, from realistic to abstract.

How to Memorize "pustule"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, red bump on the skin that is filled with pus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pustule' with the word 'infection'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pus Under Skin' to remember the definition of pustule.

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