apostem

/əˈpɒs.tiːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A spot or area of the body from which a suppurating pustule has dried up, leaving a small, usually permanent, scar.

“The patient had several apostemes on her face after the infection.”

Synonyms

  • pustule
  • scar

Antonyms

  • healthy spot
  • uninfected area