Abscess
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæbsɛs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abscess is a noun meaning (pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.
Meaning
(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To form a pus-filled cavity, typically from an infection.
Word Forms
- abscesses
- abscessing
- abscessed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boil, impostume, air, pustule, furuncle, phlegmon.
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