Blister (also known as Blisters, Bleb): Visible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the epidermis.

NIH MeSH · D001768Diseases

Blister

Also known asBlisters · Bleb · Blebs · Bulla · Bullae · Bullous Lesion · Bullous Lesions · Lesion, Bullous · Lesions, Bullous · Vesication · Vesications

Definition

Visible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the epidermis.

MeSH classification

  • C17.800.865.187
  • C23.300.122

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Common questions about Blister

What does Blister mean in medicine?
Visible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the epidermis. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Blister known by any other names?
Yes. Blister is also referred to as Blisters, Bleb, Blebs, Bulla in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Blister sit in the medical classification?
Blister falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C17.800.865.187, C23.300.122). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001768) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗