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abscess

Noun

Meaning

• A swollen area within body tissue containing pus.

Examples

• She had to have an abscess on her leg treated.

• Dental abscesses can be very painful.

• The doctor drained the abscess carefully.

abscess

Noun

Meaning

• A swollen area within body tissue containing pus.

Examples

• She had to have an abscess on her leg treated.

• Dental abscesses can be very painful.

• The doctor drained the abscess carefully.