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abscess

/ˈæb.ses/

/ˈæb.sɛs/

abscessnoun

abscesses

/ˈæb.ses/

/ˈæb.sɛs/

Translations

The doctor diagnosed the swelling as an abscess.

Доктор диагностировал опухоль как абсцесс.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

abscessverb

abscessed

Past Simple

abscessed

Past Participle

abscessing

Gerund

/ˈæb.ses/

/ˈæb.sɛs/

Rare medical verb meaning ‘form/cause an abscess’. Needed for completeness.

Definitions

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.

abscessadjective

Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "abscess drainage").

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or characterized by an abscess.

Abscess drainage should be performed by a trained professional.