bleb

Thân thiện

A small bleb formed on his finger after the burn.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• blister
• bulla