pustule

/ˈpʌstjuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, pus-filled spot on the skin, especially one caused by a skin infection.

“The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help clear up the pustule on her face.”

2. noun

A small blister or sac of pus that forms on the skin, typically as a result of a skin infection or inflammation.

“The pustule on his neck started to drain and eventually healed.”

Synonyms

  • pimple
  • spot
  • zit

Antonyms

  • clear skin
  • healthy skin