bullous

[ buhl-uhs ]

/ ˈbʌl əs /

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adjective Pathology.

pertaining to, similar to, or characterized by bullae.

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Origin of bullous

First recorded in 1895–1900; bull(a) + -ous

Words nearby bullous

bullock, bullock's-heart, Bullock's oriole, bullocky, bull of the woods, bullous, bullous keratopathy, bullous pemphigoid, bullous urticaria, bull pen, bullpout

How to use bullous in a sentence

The macular, papular, and bullous eruptions are most common.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
The vesicular and bullous types demand mild protective applications, such as used in eczema and pemphigus.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Does the eruption of erythema multiforme ever assume a vesicular or bullous character?
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Pompholyx is a rare disease of the skin of a vesicular and bullous character, and limited to the hands and feet.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon

It may continue in the same type, or change to the vesicular, bullous or other variety.
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Medical definitions for bullous

bullous

[ bul′əs ]

adj.

Relating to or characterized by bullae.