vesicate

[ ves-i-keyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ves·i·cat·ed, ves·i·cat·ing.

1. to raise vesicles or blisters on; blister.

vesicate

/ ˈvɛsɪˌkeɪt /

verb

1. to blister

Derived Forms

• ˌvesiˈcation, noun

Other Words From

• vesi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vesicate¹

1650–60; < New Latin vēsīcātus (past participle of vēsīcāre to blister), equivalent to vēsīc ( a ) ( vesica ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of vesicate¹

C17: from New Latin vēsīcāre to blister; see vesica

Example Sentences

In a few hours the cuticle was raised and vesicated; I evacuated a viscid puriform fluid, and I directed the constant application of the cold poultice and lotion.

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The use of a vesicating ointment subsequent to cauterization invites infection because of the dust that is retained in contact with the wound.

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When the chilblains vesicate, ulcerate or slough, it is better to omit the aconite and apply the other components of the liniment without it.

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Scores of globules of mercury soon appeared over a vesicated surface, the result of a previous blister applied to the epigastric region.

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If no marked swelling results within forty-eight hours the entire fetlock region is thoroughly vesicated and, as soon as the skin has recovered from the effects of the vesicant, pressure bandages may be employed.

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