Abscess
Meaning of abscess: The dictionary definition of “abscess” is a noun that refers to a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus, often caused by infection.
Use cases:
- Medical context: Describing a localized infection characterized by a collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue.
Example: The dentist drained the abscess from the patient’s gum.
- Veterinary context: Referring to similar infections in animals.
Example: The veterinarian treated the abscess on the dog’s paw.
Examples:
- He had to undergo surgery to drain the abscess in his abdomen.
- The wound developed into an abscess after becoming infected.
- The abscess on his arm was painful and required antibiotics.
Related words:
- Infection
- Pus
- Swelling
- Boil
- Ulcer
