Imposthumation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Imposthumation is a noun meaning The formation of an abscess; inflammation; suppuration.
Meaning
The formation of an abscess; inflammation; suppuration.
More Meanings
- An abscess; an imposthume.
Example Sentences
Askew , a wealthy and facetious farmer of Cornwall , was afflicted with a most alarming imposthumation of which he appeared to be on the very point of suffocation
Word Forms
- imposthumations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apicitis, outpouching, empyema, pneumatisation, implantation, pneumatization.
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