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pustule

noun

ˈpəs-(ˌ)chül

Definition of pustule

as in blister

a small, inflamed swelling of the skin smallpox's characteristic pustules typically resulted in permanent scarring for survivors of the dreaded disease

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Recent Examples of pustule Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025 Even worse, Neal later developed strange-looking face pustules, which were truly concerning. — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025 Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin. — Gareth McGrath, USA Today, 28 June 2025 The man in the white house sits, naked and obscene, a pustule of ego, in the harsh light, a man whose grasp exceeded his understanding, because his understanding was dulled by indulgence. — Rebecca Solnit may 31, Literary Hub, 31 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for pustule

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Noun

Not every blister or color change indicates infection, so ask the treating clinician to assess unexpected symptoms.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Siedlecki saw Jannah’s skin turn red, then peel and blister, and the burns extended from the baby’s mid-back to the back of her legs and heels, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of blister

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Rhode, on the other hand, has created pimple patches with Justin Bieber but hasn’t made a collaborative collection with a fashion brand as of yet.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
As a teenager, Gillian Maegan Montalbo had pimples that weren’t too bad — just a few bumps on her forehead and nose.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of pimple

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Residents and businesses in South Fulton, Fairburn, Union City, Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto can use tap water without boiling it after Atlanta officials lifted the boil water advisory Wednesday morning.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil; season with more salt if needed.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of boil

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Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.

— Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Inoculation involved taking pus from a pock of someone with a not-very-severe case of smallpox, making a cut in the arm of the person to be inoculated, and rubbing the pus into the cut.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026

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