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   Pus·tule

   /ˈpəsCH(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus.
   • ▪ a small raised spot or rounded swelling, especially one on a plant resulting from fungal infection.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin pustula.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pustular adjective
   • 2. pustulous adjective

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2. www.osmosis.org › answers › pustulePustule: What Is It, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More ...

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   Jul 14, 2022 · A pustule refers to a pus-filled (i.e., circumscribed collection of white blood cells and serous fluid) cutaneous lesion that is up to one centimeter in diameter. Pustules are common in adolescents and are typically manifestations of underlying disorders, such as acne and folliculitis.

3. dermnetnz.org › topics › pustular-skin-conditionsPustular skin conditions | DermNet

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   What are pustules? Pustules are smaller than 5–10 mm, and filled with pus, that is, purulent material composed of inflammatory cells (neutrophils). Pus can indicate bacterial, fungal or viral infection; Some pustules are sterile and are due to inflammatory skin disease; This topic provides a differential diagnosis of pustular skin conditions.

4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 325342Pustule: Causes, treatments, and home remedies

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Pustules are a type of pimple that contains yellowish pus. They are larger than whiteheads and blackheads. Home remedies and over-the-counter creams may help treat pustules....

5. www.verywellhealth.com › pustular-rash-types-treatment-5193629Pustular Rash Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Verywell Health

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   Apr 15, 2024 · What Are Pustules? Pustules are a common skin lesion. They are blister-like sores filled with pus that can be red, with white or yellow centers, and tender or sore to the touch. Pustules almost always appear in patches, and inflammation causes the surrounding area to be red. What is a pustular rash? A pustular rash is a patch of large pustules.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPUSTULE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PUSTULE meaning: 1. a small raised area on the skin that contains pus (= thick liquid) 2. a small raised area on the…. Learn more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › pustulePUSTULE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a small inflamed elevated area of skin containing pus. any small distinct spot resembling a pimple or blister. pustule. / pŭs ′ cho̅o̅l / A small inflamed swelling of the skin that is filled with pus. Discover More. Derived Forms. pustular, adjective. Discover More. Other Words From. pus tuled adjective. Discover More.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUSTULE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PUSTULE definition: 1. a small raised area on the skin that contains pus (= thick liquid) 2. a small raised area on the…. Learn more.