abscess


Definition: Meaning of, abscess in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈabsɪs;ˈabsɛs /

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abscess abscesses
[countable]
  1. a painful swollen part of your skin or inside your body that has become infected and is full of a yellowish liquid
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abscess used in phrases

  • peritonsillar abscess (noun)
    1. a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
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