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vesicate

Syllabification: (ves·i·cate)
Pronunciation: /ˈvesiˌkāt/
Definition of vesicate

verb

[with object] chiefly Medicine
  • raise blisters on.
  • [no object] form blisters.

Derivatives

vesication

Pronunciation: /ˌvesiˈkāSHən/
noun

vesicatory

Pronunciation: /ˈvesəkəˌtôrē, vəˈsikə-/
adjective & noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin vesicat- 'having pustules', from vesica 'bladder'

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