noun
- Small blisters or pustules on the skin or mucous membranes, especially those caused by infection or inflammation.
Usage: medical/technical term; plural form; singular is phlyctena; often used in ophthalmology and dermatology
Examples
- The patient presented with phlyctenae on the cornea, indicating a severe allergic reaction.
- Phlyctenae can develop as a secondary symptom in certain infectious diseases.
- The ophthalmologist identified small phlyctenae along the eyelid margin.
- Treatment of phlyctenae typically involves topical antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents.
- Phlyctenae may appear following exposure to irritants or allergens.