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abcess

 

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Term: Abscess

Definition: A painful collection of pus caused by inflammation and infection within body tissues.

Senses:

  • Noun: An abscess is a localized swelling with accumulation of pus, typically accompanied by pain and tenderness.
  • Verb: To abscess means to form an abscess or undergo the process of abscess formation.

Examples of usage:

  1. Noun:
    1. John had to undergo surgery to drain the abscess on his leg.
    2. The dentist prescribed antibiotics to treat the abscess in my gum.
    3. She developed an abscess on her hand after getting a splinter.
  2. Verb:
    1. The infection began to abscess, causing significant pain.
    2. If left untreated, the wound can abscess and lead to more serious complications.
    3. The boil on his back finally abscessed and burst.

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