ekˈthīmə noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin ecthymat-, ecthyma, from Greek ekthymat-, ekthyma pimple, from ekthyein to break out, from ek + thyein to rage, seethe; akin to Latin fumus smoke — more at fume
1. : a cutaneous eruption marked by large flat pustules that have a hardened base surrounded by inflammation, heal with pigmented scar formation, and occur especially on the lower legs
2. : sore mouth of sheep
• ec·thym·a·tous (ˈ)ek|thiməd.əs, -thīm- adjective