phlyctenae

/ˈflɪkˌtiːneɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

small, circumscribed, elevated patches on the skin, especially those associated with the virus causing a form of herpetic fever, and also known as herpetic fevers

“The patient’s skin showed signs of phlyctenae, which were a symptom of the herpetic fever.”

Synonyms

  • patches
  • rash

Antonyms

  • clear skin
  • healthy appearance