abscess

UK
/ˈæb.ses/
US
/ˈæb.sɛs/

Übersetzungen

abscesssubstantiv
abscesses
Pl.
UK
/ˈæb.ses/
US
/ˈæb.sɛs/
The doctor diagnosed the swelling as an abscess.
Доктор диагностировал опухоль как абсцесс.
abscessverb
abscessed
Präteritum
abscessed
Partizip Perfekt
abscessing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈæb.ses/
US
/ˈæb.sɛs/
Rare medical verb meaning ‘form/cause an abscess’. Needed for completeness.
abscessadjektiv
Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "abscess drainage").

Definitionen

abscesssubstantiv
A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissues.
The doctor drained the abscess to relieve the patient's pain.
abscessverb
To form an abscess.
If not treated promptly, the wound may abscess within a few days.
To cause (a wound or tissue) to develop an abscess.
Contaminated sutures can abscess the surgical site.
abscessadjektiv
Relating to, involving, or characterized by an abscess.
Abscess drainage should be performed by a trained professional.