phlyctena (redirected from phlyctenae)

phlyctena /phlyc·te·na/ (flik-te´nah) pl. phlycte´nae   [Gr.]

1. a small blister made by a burn.

2. a small vesicle containing lymph seen on the conjunctiva in certain conditions.phlyc´tenar

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phlyc·te·na or phlyc·tae·na (flk-tn)

n. pl. phlyc·te·nae (-n)

A small blister or vesicle, especially one of multiple blisters caused by a mild burn.

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phlyctenar (flktnr) adj.

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phlyctena

1. a small blister made by a burn.

2. a small vesicle containing lymph seen on the conjunctiva in certain conditions.