a. Path. [f. L. apostēmat-, or Gr. ἀποστήματ- stem of ἀπόστημα (see APOSTEME) + -OUS.] Of the nature of an ‘apostem’; characterized by abscesses.
1634. T. Johnson, Parey’s Chirurg. (1678), XIII. ii. 309. An Apostematous Ulcer is perceived by … sight and handling.
1844. Graham, Domest. Med., 342. The apostematous species mostly attacks young persons of a high florid complexion.
