PHLYCTIDIUM
\flɪktˈɪdi͡əm], \flɪktˈɪdiəm], \f_l_ɪ_k_t_ˈɪ_d_iə_m]\
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Same etymon. A circular or annular spot of inflammation of the corium, encircled by a red ring or zone, within which suppuration takes place. The genuine small-pox pustule, and that produced by the application of tartar emetic ointment, are examples of it.
By Robley Dunglison
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