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Blister

BLIH-stur

/ˈblɪstɜːr/

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blister

Dictionary meaning

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid.

Examples

  • Because I didn't prepare the surface properly, there are blisters in my new wallpaper.
  • My feet blistered during the long hike.

Synonyms: bulla

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