blood blister

blister

[blis´ter] a vesicle, especially a bulla.blood blister a vesicle having bloody contents, as may be caused by a pinch or bruise.fever b's herpes febrilis.water blister one with clear watery contents.

blood blis·'ter

a blister containing blood; resulting from a pinch or crushing injury.

blood blister

A collection of blood between the epidermis and dermis which is caused by minor skin trauma—e.g., a pinch or crushing injury.

blood blister

Dermatology A collection of blood in a skin blister caused by minor skin trauma–eg, a pinch or crushing injury

blood blis·ter

(blŭd blis'tĕr) A blister containing blood; resulting from a pinch or crushing injury.

BLOOD BLISTER: On the sole of the foot after cryotherapy for a plantar wart

blood blister

A small subcutaneous or intracutaneous extravasation of blood resulting from the rupture of blood vessels. See: illustration

Treatment

A firm dressing should be applied with moderate pressure to prevent extravasation and hasten absorption of blood. In some cases it is desirable to puncture the wound aseptically and aspirate the contents.

blood blister

A blister filled with blood.

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noun blister containing blood or bloody serum usually caused by an injury

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