punctum
noun
punc·tum
ˈpəŋ(k)-təm
plural puncta
-tə
: a small area marked off from a surrounding surface
insect bites … may show the central tiny hemorrhagic punctum—The Journal of the American Medical Association
see lacrimal punctum
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“Punctum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/punctum. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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