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pustular

[ puhs-chuh-ler ]

/ ˈpʌs tʃə lər /

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adjective

of, relating to, or of the nature of pustules.

characterized by or covered with pustules.

Origin of pustular

From the New Latin word pūstulāris, dating back to 1730–40. See pustule, -ar¹

Words nearby pustular

pussy-toes, pussy-whip, pussycat, pussyfoot, pustulant, pustular, pustulate, pustulation, pustule, pustulosis, pustulosis palmaris et plantaris

Example sentences from the Web for pustular

The pustular surface extends to the minute ramifications of the bronchiæ, and their cells beyond were highly injected.

North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 |Various
In fact, an eczematous eruption of the pustular type soon results, attended with more or less crust formation.

Essentials of Diseases of the Skin |Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Pustular eruptions upon the scalp, especially posteriorly, should always arouse a suspicion of pediculosis.

Essentials of Diseases of the Skin |Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Same on arms, but no pustular appearance; partly tuberculous, partly vesicular.

North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 |Various

The pyogenic cocci are added factors in the pustular and furuncular cases.

Essentials of Diseases of the Skin |Henry Weightman Stelwagon

Medical definitions for pustular

pustular

[ pŭs′chə-lər ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or consisting of pustules.