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