Definition

Noun: 1. (Pathology) A small, fluid-filled elevation on the skin; a blister or vesicle. Specifically, a bleb is a small, thin-walled, rounded blister containing clear serous fluid.

Usage

• The term is primarily used in medical and dermatological contexts to describe a specific type of skin lesion.
• It is a more technical synonym for "blister" or "vesicle," often implying a smaller size.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The dermatologist identified the small, clear bleb on the patient's finger as a friction blister.
  • A bleb formed at the site of the burn.
  • In certain skin conditions, multiple blebs can appear and then rupture.

Advanced Usage

• In Pulmonary Medicine: The term "bleb" is also used to describe a specific type of air-filled blister on the surface of the lung, which is distinct from a larger "bulla."
  • Example: A CT scan revealed a small bleb on the apex of his lung.

Variants and Related Words

• Blebby (adjective): Having or resembling blebs.
  • Example: The blebby texture of the skin was noted.

Synonyms

• Blister
• Vesicle
• Bulla (typically refers to a larger blister)

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but the state of having intact, unblistered skin is implied.

Noun

1. (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid