A collection of fluid underneath the top layer of skin (epidermis). There are many causes of blisters, including burns, friction forces, and diseases of the skin. Also known as bleb and bulla.

a blister full of blood due to a pinch, bruise or repeated friction. A blister is medically termed a vesicle. One that is more than 5 mm in diameter with thin walls and is full of watery fluid is called a bulla. The word "blister" entered English in the 14th century. It came from the Middle Dutch "bluyster", blister and was a mo [..]

A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and crusting over. The favorite locations are on the lips, chin or cheeks and in the nostrils. Less frequent sites are the gums or roof of the mouth (the palate). Fever blisters are caused by herpes simplex virus. It lies latent (dormant) in the [..]

See: Water blister.

A fluid-filled sac in the outer layer of skin. It can be caused by rubbing, heat, or diseases of the skin. Also called skin vesicle.

An enclosed raised spot evident on the surface of a building, mainly caused by the expansion of trapped air, water vapor, moisture or other gases.

c. 1300, perhaps via Old French blestre "blister, lump, bump," from a Scandinavian source (compare Old Norse blastr "a blowing," dative blæstri "swelling"), or from Middl [..]

"to become covered in blisters," late 15c.; "to raise blisters on," 1540s, from blister (n.). Related: Blistered; blistering.

get blistered; "Her feet blistered during the long hike" a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint) (botany [..]

a swelling on the skin, like a small bubble, often filled with water or blood

a raised area on the surface or a separation between layers usually creating a void or air-filled space in a vulcanized article.

A raised spot on the surface of the metal caused by expansion of gas in a subsurface zone during thermal treatment.

A collection of serous, bloody or watery fluid under the skin.

A raised spot on the surface of a floor similar in shape to a blister on human skin. How soon after installation a blister develops can help determine the cause. Blisters that occur within a few hours are usually due to a concentration of trapped air. Blisters that occur at a later time often indicate the presence of moisture in the substrate.

A shallow blow with a thin film of the metal over it appearing on the surface of a casting.

An enclosed raised spot evident on the surface of a building. They are mainly caused by the expansion of trapped air, water vapor, moisture or other gases.

Counter-irritant causing acute inflammation used to increase blood supply, blood flow and to promote healing in the leg.

(n) a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)(n) (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin(n) (pathology) an elevat [..]

A small pocket of fluid that develops between the upper layers of skin; often caused by friction or burns.

Action of applying a counter-irritant, causing acute inflammation. The theory is that this irritant causes heat via increased blood supply/blood flow, and thereby promotes healing of the leg. This con [..]

A rounded, bulging swelling of the skin that contains watery fluid and is commonly caused by burning or irritation. Blisters are commonly seen as part of the manifestations of a pressure ulcer.

A defect in metal produced by gas bubbles either on the surface or formed beneath the surface while the metal is hot or plastic. Very fine blisters are called “pin-head” or “pepper” blisters. [..]

A raised area on the surface or a separation between the layers of reinforcement creating a void or air-filled space in a vulcanized article.

A convex deformation of the ground, paint, or surface coating over an area of cleavage. Blisters are caused by excessive heating, poor adhesion between layers of a painting, moisture, or solvent action. A blister may be a form of blind cleavage.

an elevation of the surface of an adherend, somewhat resembling in shape a blister on the human skin; its boundaries may be indefinitely outlined and it may have burst and become flattened. Note: A bl [..]

Bubbles on the surface of a tire created by overheating of the tread compound.

An overheating of the tread compound resulting in bubbles on the tire surface.

A thin, round swelling of the skin, filled with fluid, caused by rubbing.

Air pockets on a board resulting from the separation of the paint or paper from the board.

Separation of paint from the surface to which it has been applied forming paint blisters.

Visible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the Epidermis.

Herpes Simplex, caused by type 1 Virus, primarily spread by oral Secretions and usually occurring as a concomitant of Fever. It may also develop in the absence of Fever or prior illness. It commonly i [..]

A small bubble of air that forms under the wallpaper during installation. The cause of blisters includes inadequate soaking or relaxing time, installation temperatures below 50 degrees F, air trapped [..]

Visible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the epidermis.

A fluid-filled bump on the skin.

A fluid-filled sac in the outer layer of skin. It can be caused by rubbing, heat, or diseases of the skin. Also called skin vesicle.

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A small fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by heat from over treatment with certain types of hair removal.

A raised area on the surface of a extruded product due to subsurface gas expansion. This can occur during extrusion or thermal treatment.

A raised spot on only one surface of the metal whose origin is between the cladding and core in clad products.

A blister in the coating of an alclad or a clad product.

A raised spot (one or both sides) on rolled metal.

A small fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by heat from over treatment with certain types of hair removal.

Counter-irritant to ease pain or to treat an ailment.

Defect on a paper surface often shaped like a human blister . It is due to Delamination of a limited portion of paper without breaking either surface. Coating / Headset blister : Round or oval blister [..]

Counter-irritant to ease pain or to treat an ailment.