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abscess Definition and Meaning in English (abscess definition)

noun
Synonyms:boilpustulecarbuncle
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Abscess definition: An abscess is a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue, typically caused by bacterial infection.

Definitions of Abscess

  1. 1noun

    An abscess is a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue, typically caused by bacterial infection.

Example Sentences

medical

“The patient developed an abscess after the surgery.”

medical

“The doctor had to drain the abscess to relieve the pain.”

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present participleabscessing
adjectiveabscessed

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Abscess definition: An abscess is a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue, typically caused by bacterial infection.
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'Abscess' translates to 'abscess' in English. Abscess definition: An abscess is a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue, typically caused by bacterial infection.
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