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Record 1 1990-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidermis and Dermis
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A small blister, particularly that produced by a superficial degree burn.

OBS

The generic term blister is widely used as a synonym of the more specific term "phlyctena".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épiderme et derme
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Soulèvement bulleux ou vésiculeux de l'épiderme, rempli de liquide clair.

OBS

S'emploie généralement dans le cas d'une brûlure.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Epidermis y dermis
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
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