vesication

/vɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of causing vesicles to form, typically as a result of skin inflammation or infection

“The doctor observed the process of vesication in the patient’s skin after the allergic reaction”

Synonyms

  • blistering
  • vesiculation

Antonyms

  • desiccation
  • dryness