miliarial

/ˌmɪliˈɛriəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a millet seed or the miliary fever, a disease characterized by small red spots on the skin

“The miliarial rash appeared on the patient’s skin after a few days of illness.”

2. noun

a small, millet seed-like body, especially one of the spores of certain fungi, or a small, red spot, especially one on the skin caused by disease

“The doctor examined the patient’s skin for signs of miliarial spots.”

Synonyms

  • millet
  • spore

Antonyms

  • giant
  • macroscopic