Meaning of the word pustule in English

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pustule

US /ˈpʌs.tʃuːl/
UK /ˈpʌs.tʃuːl/

Noun

a small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus

Example:
The doctor examined the patient's skin, noting several red pustules.
Acne is characterized by the presence of blackheads, whiteheads, and sometimes painful pustules.