apostematous, a. Path.
(æpəʊˈstɛmətəs)
[f. L. apostēmat-, or Gr. ἀποστήµατ- stem of ἀπόστηµα (see aposteme) + -ous.]
Of the nature of an ‘apostem’; characterized by abscesses.
| 1634 T. Johnson Parey's Chirurg. (1678) xiii. ii. 309 An Apostematous Ulcer is perceived by..sight and handling. 1844 Graham Domest. Med. 342 The apostematous species mostly attacks young persons of a high florid complexion. |