Simple Definition of blister

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blister

noun

plural blisters
1
: a raised area on the skin that contains clear liquid and that is caused by injury to the skin
She developed a blister on her heel where her shoe rubbed against it.
2
: a raised area on a surface (such as a painted wall) that is filled with air

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