| pimple | 1. <medicine> Any small acuminated elevation of the cuticle, whether going on to suppuration or not. "All eyes can see a pimple on her nose." 2. A swelling or protuberance like a pimple. "A pimple that portends a future sprout." Origin: AS. Pipelian to blister; cf. L. Papula pimple. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| pimples | Oil (sebaceous) glands infected with bacteria, resulting in an inflamed area with pus formation. Pimples are due to overactivity of the oil glands located at the base of the hair follicles, especially on the face, back, chest, and shoulders. (12 Dec 1998) |