punctate

adjective

punc·​tate ˈpəŋk-ˌtāt 

1

: marked with minute spots or depressions

a punctate leaf

2

: characterized by dots or points

punctate skin lesions

punctation

ˌpəŋk-ˈtā-shən 

noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin punctatus, from Latin punctum point — more at point

First Known Use

circa 1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

punctate

1 of 2 adjective

punc·​tate ˈpəŋ(k)-ˌtāt 

: characterized by dots or points

punctate skin lesions

punctation

ˌpəŋ(k)-ˈtā-shən 

noun

punctate

2 of 2 noun

: a punctate structure or area