1. the formation or presence of blisters or bleb-like protrusions on a surface, especially on skin or cell membranes
Usage: medical/biological term; often used in cell biology and dermatology

1. present participle of bleb; to form or develop blisters or bleb-like swellings
Usage: medical/biological term

Examples

• The patient's skin showed signs of blebbing after the severe burn.
• Blebbing on the cell membrane is a characteristic feature of apoptosis.
• The dermatologist examined the blebbing that appeared on the patient's hands.
• During programmed cell death, the cell membrane begins blebbing and fragmenting.
• The blebbing reaction to the chemical exposure was immediate and severe.