vesication

9.9

The formation of blisters on the skin often from disease or chemicals

noun
/ˌvɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/

Specialized

: vesicación

Some skin diseases are characterized by vesication and severe itching.

Examples

Prolonged exposure to the chemical caused vesication on the laboratory worker’s hands.
The doctor explained that vesication can occur after a severe burn.
Blister agents were used in warfare for their ability to induce rapid vesication on contact with skin.
After exposure to certain chemicals, vesication may develop on the skin.
Prolonged exposure to the chemical caused vesication on the laboratory worker’s hands.
After exposure to certain chemicals, vesication may develop on the skin.
The doctor explained that vesication can occur after a severe burn.

Synonyms

blistering

vsvesication

Specialized

2 6.1

The skin making painful raised areas filled with liquid

highlights causes from disease or chemicals rather than general formation

vesiculation

vsvesication

Specialized

9.9

A process that forms small blisters filled with fluid under the skin

emphasizes formation due to disease or chemical causes

Antonyms

healing

344 2.1

The body's natural process of getting better after injury or illness

Surface Forms

vesication singular

vesications plural

Morphology

vesication = vesicate (semi-transparent) = vesic + ation

The transformation from 'vesicate' to 'vesication' is clear, but 'vesicate' itself is less commonly known.

Etymology

Vesication comes from the Latin vesica, meaning 'blister' or 'small bladder'. It shares the same root as the English word vesicle, a small sac, so vesication means the forming of blisters on the skin.