ecthyma

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ecthyma - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Ecthyma \Ec*thy"ma\, n.; pl. Ecthymata. [NL., fr. Gr. ?
     pimple, fr. ? to break out.] (Med.)
     A cutaneous eruption, consisting of large, round pustules,
     upon an indurated and inflamed base. --Dunglison.
     [1913 Webster]