Imposthumation

Imposthumation
Imposthumation Im*post`hu*ma"tion, n. 1. The act of forming an abscess; state of being inflamed; suppuration. [1913 Webster]

2. An abscess; an imposthume. --Coxe. [1913 Webster]


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  • imposthumation — Apostemation A*pos te*ma tion, n. [LL. apostematio: cf. F. apost[ e]mation.] (Med.) The formation of an aposteme; the process of suppuration. [Written corruptly {imposthumation}.] Wiseman. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • imposthumation — impostumāˈtion or imposthumāˈtion noun • • • Main Entry: ↑impostume …   Useful english dictionary

  • Apostemation — A*pos te*ma tion, n. [LL. apostematio: cf. F. apost[ e]mation.] (Med.) The formation of an aposteme; the process of suppuration. [Written corruptly {imposthumation}.] Wiseman. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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