POCKMARK Meaning and
Definition
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Pockmark is a noun that refers to a small, shallow depression or pit on the surface of something or someone, particularly the skin. The term is often used in a medical or dermatological context to describe a visual characteristic of skin affected by certain skin conditions, injuries, or diseases. Pockmarks are typically round or oval-shaped depressions that may vary in size, ranging from very small to several millimeters in diameter.
The word is derived from the Middle English term "pocke," meaning a pustule or blister, and "mark," referring to a visible indication or sign. Pockmarks are commonly associated with conditions such as acne, chickenpox, or smallpox, where the skin becomes dotted or indented due to the formation of infected or inflamed pustules. They can also result from traumatic injuries like burns or skin infections.
In addition to the medical field, pockmarks can be used more broadly to describe any small holes or indentations on various surfaces, such as a pitted road, a pockmarked wall, or a pockmarked lunar landscape. The term implies a rough or uneven appearance, typically caused by irregular or scattered holes that mar the smoothness or uniformity of a surface.
Overall, pockmark refers to a visible indentation or pit, often as a result of medical conditions or physical damage, that disrupts the overall appearance of a surface, particularly the skin.
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The small depressed scar left after the healing of the smallpox pustule.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of POCKMARK
The word "pockmark" is derived from the Middle English word "pocke", which originally meant "pustule" or "blister". This Middle English term can be traced back to the Old English word "poc", meaning "pustule" or "abscess". The Old English "poc" has its roots in the Old Norse word "poki", which also meant "pustule" or "ulcer". Ultimately, the origin of the word "poc" can be found in the Proto-Germanic root "puh-", meaning "pouch" or "bag". Thus, "pockmark" originally referred to a mark left behind by a pustule or an ulcer on the skin, usually resulting from a disease like smallpox. Over time, the term came to be used more generally for any small scar or pit on the skin's surface.
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