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Webster 1913 Edition


Aposteme

Ap′os-teme

,
Noun.
[L.
apostema
, Gr. [GREEK] the separation of corrupt matter into an ulcer, fr. [GREEK] to stand off: cf. F.
apostème
. See
Apostasy
.]
(Med.)
An abscess; a swelling filled with purulent matter.
[Written corruptly
imposthume
.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Aposteme

AP'OSTEME

,
Noun.
[Gr. from to go off, to recede; and to stand.]
An abscess; a swelling filled with purulent matter; written also corruptly imposthume.