pustulous
Definition
- Adjective:
- Covered with or characterized by pustules: "pustulous" describes a surface (especially skin) that is marked by small, inflamed, pus-filled bumps called pustules. It is used in medical or biological contexts.
- Resembling a pustule: It can also refer to something that has the appearance or nature of a pustule, such as a lesion or growth.
Usage Examples
- (The skin was covered with pustules.)
- (The rash was characterized by pustules.)
- (The lesion resembled or contained pustules.)
Advanced Usage
- "pustulous eruption": a sudden outbreak of pustules on the skin.
- The dermatologist diagnosed the pustulous eruption as acne vulgaris. (The skin outbreak consisted of many pustules.)
- "pustulous condition": a medical state defined by the presence of pustules.
- Chronic pustulous conditions often require long-term antibiotic treatment. (Persistent skin problems involving pustules.)
Variants and Related Words
- Pustule (n): a small, inflamed, pus-filled blister on the skin.
- A pustule is a common symptom of acne. (A single pus-filled bump.)
- Pustular (adj): relating to or resembling pustules (often used interchangeably with "pustulous").
- The pustular rash spread quickly. (The rash had pustules.)
- Pustulation (n): the process of forming pustules.
- Pustulation occurred after the insect bite. (The formation of pustules.)
Synonyms
- Pustular: having or relating to pustules.
- Blistered: covered with blisters (similar in appearance but not necessarily pus-filled).
- Festering: forming or discharging pus (often used for wounds).
Related Idioms