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milium

noun

Definition of milium

as in blister

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Recent Examples of milium The good doctor uses a needle or small scalpel to create an opening in each milium, followed by tweezers to squeeze each one out — but that's not always enough. — Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2017 While milia do indeed look like whiteheads, that's where most of the comparisons come to a halt. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 19 Oct. 2017 To be clear, milia aren't dangerous or harmful, but some people might choose to get rid of them. — Amanda Chan, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2017 In older children and adults, milia can clear within a few months. — Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2017

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Lefty Nick Lodolo, who is on the IL with a blister on his left index finger for the second time this season, is a free agent after the 2027 season, and right-hander Brady Singer is a free agent after this season.

— C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
The left-hander exited the game after giving up the homer due to a blister on his left index finger.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of blister

Noun

In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025

Definition of pustule

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Louie’s platform began to grow and grow, and so did her pimple patch usage.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Definition of pimple

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Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.

— Adam Lark, Scientific American, 28 June 2026
Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.

— Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026

Definition of pock

Noun

Costco’s seafood boil kit includes Dungeness crab, mussels, shrimp, clams, roasted red potatoes, corn, and seasoning.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
The repair of the water main break on Headland Drive has been completed, but a boil water advisory remains in effect for residents in the affected area until further notice.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 July 2026

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