Definition of "punctate" []

• Having tiny spots, points, or depressions. (adjective)

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• "Three additional patients with corneal defects, called punctate keratitis, had no evidence of healing although they did report reduction in eye inflammation and increased comfort."
• "Treatment of three additional patients with corneal defects called punctate keratitis showed no evidence of healing, although they did report a reduction in eye inflammation and increased comfort."
• "Operative measures, such as punctate and linear scarification, electrolysis and excision, are occasionally practised, but the results are rarely satisfactory and permanent; not infrequently, indeed, renewed activity in the progress of the growth is noted to follow."