Rare medical verb meaning ‘form/cause an abscess’. Needed for completeness.
Definitionen
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.
Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "abscess drainage").
Definitionen
Relating to, involving, or characterized by an abscess. Abscess drainage should be performed by a trained professional.