(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:51:27

Ap"os*teme (#), n. [L. apostema, Gr. the separation of corrupt matter into an ulcer, fr. to stand off: cf. F. aposteme. See Apostasy.] Med.

An abscess; a swelling filled with purulent matter.

[Written corruptly imposthume.]

 

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