paxillate

/pækˈslɪte/ or /pæksˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to form a crust or scab on the surface, especially of a wound or blister

“The injured hiker’s cut paxillated quickly after applying antibiotic ointment.”

2. noun

a crust or scab formed on the surface of a wound or blister

“The doctor carefully removed the paxillate from the patient’s skin.”

Synonyms

  • crust
  • encrustation
  • scab

Antonyms

  • heal
  • regenerate