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BlisterA 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.
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Blistera 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 [..]
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BlisterA 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 [..]
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BlisterSee: Water blister.
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BlisterA 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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BlisterAn enclosed raised spot evident on the surface of a building, mainly caused by the expansion of trapped air, water vapor, moisture or other gases.
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Blisterc. 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 [..]
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Blister"to become covered in blisters," late 15c.; "to raise blisters on," 1540s, from blister (n.). Related: Blistered; blistering.
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Blisterget 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 [..]
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Blistera swelling on the skin, like a small bubble, often filled with water or blood
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Blistera raised area on the surface or a separation between layers usually creating a void or air-filled space in a vulcanized article.
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BlisterA raised spot on the surface of the metal caused by expansion of gas in a subsurface zone during thermal treatment.
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BlisterA collection of serous, bloody or watery fluid under the skin.
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BlisterA 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.
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BlisterA shallow blow with a thin film of the metal over it appearing on the surface of a casting.
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BlisterAn 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.
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BlisterCounter-irritant causing acute inflammation used to increase blood supply, blood flow and to promote healing in the leg.
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Blister(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 [..]
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BlisterA small pocket of fluid that develops between the upper layers of skin; often caused by friction or burns.
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BlisterAction 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 [..]
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BlisterA 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.
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BlisterA 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. [..]
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BlisterA raised area on the surface or a separation between the layers of reinforcement creating a void or air-filled space in a vulcanized article.
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BlisterA 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.
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Blisteran 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 [..]
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BlisterBubbles on the surface of a tire created by overheating of the tread compound.
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BlisterAn overheating of the tread compound resulting in bubbles on the tire surface.
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BlisterA thin, round swelling of the skin, filled with fluid, caused by rubbing.
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BlisterAir pockets on a board resulting from the separation of the paint or paper from the board.
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BlisterSeparation of paint from the surface to which it has been applied forming paint blisters.
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BlisterVisible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the Epidermis.
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BlisterHerpes 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 [..]
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BlisterA 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 [..]
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BlisterVisible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the epidermis.
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BlisterA fluid-filled bump on the skin.
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BlisterA 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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Blister, sb. an annoying person.
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BlisterA small fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by heat from over treatment with certain types of hair removal.
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BlisterA raised area on the surface of a extruded product due to subsurface gas expansion. This can occur during extrusion or thermal treatment.
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BlisterA raised spot on only one surface of the metal whose origin is between the cladding and core in clad products.
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BlisterA blister in the coating of an alclad or a clad product.
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BlisterA raised spot (one or both sides) on rolled metal.
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BlisterA small fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by heat from over treatment with certain types of hair removal.
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BlisterCounter-irritant to ease pain or to treat an ailment.
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BlisterDefect 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 [..]
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BlisterCounter-irritant to ease pain or to treat an ailment.
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