pustular
adjective
pus·tu·lar
| \ ˈpəs-chə-lər
, ˈpəs-tyə-, -tə-\
, ˈpəs-tyə-, -tə-\
Definition of pustular
1
: of, relating to, or resembling pustules
2
: covered with pustular prominences : pustulated
Examples of pustular in a Sentence
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In contrast, a World Health Organization poster shows a hand covered in a swollen, pustular rash. — Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, "A fascinating look at antibody-based technology. Really.," 29 Oct. 2017 However, the recipient has to develop a rash, and the rash has to turn pustular, and then the other person has to have contact with the pus. — John Ingold, The Denver Post, "Fourteen Colorado schools have 100 percent vaccination rates. See if your child’s school is one of them.," 14 June 2017 And other related diseases, such as cowpox and monkeypox, cause similar pustular rashes. — National Geographic, "Child Mummy Found With Oldest Known Smallpox Virus," 8 Dec. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pustular.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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pustular
adjective
pus·tu·lar
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Medical Definition of pustular
1
: of, relating to, or resembling pustules
pustular eruptions
2
: covered with pustular prominences : pustulated