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Topic: Science

pustulate

IPA: /ˈpʌstjʊleɪt/

KK: /ˈpʌstjʊleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having small, raised bumps filled with pus on the surface of the skin.

Example: The doctor examined the pustulate rash on the patient's arm.

intransitive verb

Definition: To develop small, raised bumps filled with pus on the skin.

Example: The skin condition caused the affected areas to pustulate.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something develop small, swollen spots filled with pus.

Example: The infection can pustulate the skin, leading to painful sores.

pustulated

IPA: //ˈpʌstjʊleɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈpʌstʃʊleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a surface that has small, raised bumps filled with fluid, often seen in certain skin conditions.

Example: The doctor examined the pustulated area on the patient's skin to determine the cause of the irritation.

pustulation

IPA: //ˌpʌs.tʃəˈleɪ.ʃən//

KK: /ˌpʌs.tʃəˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process or condition of developing small, raised bumps filled with pus on the skin.

Example: The doctor explained that pustulation can occur due to various skin infections.

pustule

IPA: /ˈpʌstjuːl/

KK: /ˈpʌstjuːl/

noun

Definition: A small raised bump on the skin that is filled with pus, often caused by infection or irritation.

Example: The doctor examined the pustule on my arm to determine the cause of the infection.

putamen

IPA: /puˈteɪmən/

KK: /pjuˈteɪmən/

noun

Definition: A part of the brain that is involved in movement and coordination, located in the basal ganglia and connected to other brain regions.

Example: The putamen plays a crucial role in regulating movements and learning motor skills.

putrefaction

IPA: /ˌpjuːtrɪˈfækʃən/

KK: /pʊtrəˈfækʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of organic matter breaking down, especially proteins, by bacteria and fungi, which often produces a bad smell.

Example: The putrefaction of the food left out in the sun created a terrible odor.

putrefactive

IPA: /ˌpjuːtrɪˈfæktɪv/

KK: /pjuˈtrɛfɪktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of decay or rotting, especially in organic matter.

Example: The putrefactive bacteria in the compost helped break down the organic waste.

putrefy

IPA: /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈpjuːtrəˌfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To undergo decay and produce a bad smell, often due to the breakdown of organic matter.

Example: The food left out in the sun began to putrefy, creating a terrible smell.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to decay and produce a bad smell.

Example: The food began to putrefy after being left out for too long.

putrescence

IPA: /pjuˈtrɛsəns/

KK: /pjuˈtrɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The state of decay or rotting, often associated with the decomposition of organic matter.

Example: The putrescence of the old food made the kitchen smell terrible.

putrescent

IPA: /pjuˈtrɛsənt/

KK: /pjuˈtrɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is in the process of decaying or rotting, often producing a foul smell.

Example: The putrescent smell from the garbage made everyone feel nauseous.

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