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Definition of Beetle, blister
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Beetle, blister: A blister beetle is one of a number of beetles that have historically been used in dried or powdered form for medicinal purposes to raise blisters on the skin. An example of a blister beetle is the so-called Spanish fly.
All blister beetles are soft-bodied beetles and belong to the family Meloidae.