| apostemate | To form an abscess; to swell and fill with pus. See: Aposteme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| apostemation | <medicine> The formation of an aposteme; the process of suppuration. [Written corruptly imposthumation]. Origin: LL. Apostematio: cf. F. Apostemation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| apostematous | Pertaining to, or partaking of the nature of, an aposteme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aposteme | <medicine> An abscess; a swelling filled with purulent matter. [Written corruptly imposthume]. Origin: L. Apostema, Gr. The separation of corrupt matter into an ulcer, fr. To stand off: cf. F. Aposteme. (06 Mar 1998) |