Apostemation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apostemation is a noun meaning (obsolete, medicine) The formation of an aposteme; the process of suppuration.
Meaning
(obsolete, medicine) The formation of an aposteme; the process of suppuration.
Example Sentences
For I have known Pieces of Splinters etc. sometimes stick so fast in the inward Parts, or to have been so inclosed, that we could by no means get them out; yet at length, upon Apostemation of the Part, they have thrust forth.
Word Forms
- apostemations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suppuration, apostlehood, apostasy, piation, hypostrophe, apostleship.
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