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Webster 1913 Edition


Imposthumation

Im-postˊhu-ma′tion

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Noun.
1.
The act of forming an abscess; state of being inflamed; suppuration.
2.
An abscess; an imposthume.
Coxe.

Webster 1828 Edition


Imposthumation

IMPOSTHUMA'TION

,
Noun.
The act of forming an abscess; also, an abscess; an imposthume.

Definition 2024


imposthumation

imposthumation

English

Noun

imposthumation (plural imposthumations)

  1. The formation of an abscess; inflammation; suppuration
  2. An abscess; an imposthume.
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