pustulating
/ˈpʌstʃəleɪtɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of pustulate: forming or developing pustules (small, pus-filled bumps on the skin).
- Doctors monitored the pustulating sores to see if the treatment was working.
- The pustulating lesions on the plant indicated a severe fungal infection.
- The pustulating rash covered most of his arm after the allergic reaction.
adjective
- Characterized by or producing pustules; having small, pus-filled bumps.
- He had a pustulating acne breakout before his job interview.
- The pustulating rash was highly contagious among the schoolchildren.
- The pustulating skin condition required a special medicated cream.
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