Pustulelike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a pustule.

    "Examination of the body of Pharaoh Ramses V, who died in 1157 B.C., revealed pustulelike scars on the face, neck, and shoulders, which appeared to have been caused by smallpox."

Example

More examples

"Examination of the body of Pharaoh Ramses V, who died in 1157 B.C., revealed pustulelike scars on the face, neck, and shoulders, which appeared to have been caused by smallpox."

Etymology

From pustule + -like.

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