Pustule (Noun)
Meaning
A small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A red and itchy pustule formed on the side of his neck and didn't clear up until he got antibiotic ointment.
- Pus poured out as the doctor lanced the large pustule on the teenager's forehead.
- Avoid popping the pustule, as this can cause infection to spread to other parts of the skin.
- The dermatologist examined the small pustules on the patient's cheeks and diagnosed acne.
- After a few days, the boil had turned into a painful pustule and refused to clear up.