Blister (Noun)
Meaning 1
(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- A severe sunburn had caused a painful blister on her forehead that would take days to heal.
- The athlete had developed a large blister on her foot due to repeated friction from her shoes.
- The blister on the patient's skin was a clear sign of the skin condition and required medical attention.
- A new pair of shoes can sometimes cause a blister on the heel if worn without proper breaking-in.
- After removing the scab, the doctor lanced the underlying blister to release the built-up fluid.
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Meaning 2
(botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
A flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.