pustulation

noun

pus·​tu·​la·​tion ˌpəs-chə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce pustulation (audio)
ˌpəs-tyə-,
-tə-
1
: the act of producing pustules : the state of having pustules
2

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pustulation was in the 15th century

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“Pustulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pustulation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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