What is another word for Abscesses?

Pronunciation: [ˈabsɛsɪz] (IPA)

An abscess is a painful inflammation caused by the accumulation of pus in a tissue. There are several synonyms for the word abscesses, some of which include boils, inflammation, ulcers, blisters, sores, swellings, suppurating wounds, and pustules. These synonyms describe the condition with varying degrees of intensity, with some indicating a more severe or acute inflammation, while others may refer to a smaller or localized collection of pus. Regardless of the terminology used to describe abscesses, it is important to seek immediate medical attention to avoid complications such as infection, fever, or tissue damage. Treatment may include antibiotics, drainage, and surgical intervention in severe cases.

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Usage examples for Abscesses

Examination by a dentist with gray pointed side whiskers that flared and brushed her cheek unpleasantly, revealed a pair of Abscesses gathering within the gum, and for weeks of mornings she lay back to the agony of steel incisions, for the remainder of the day stretching out on her iron bedstead, face to wall.
"Star-Dust A Story of an American Girl"
Fannie Hurst
Two smaller Abscesses formed below the knee, but those gave no great anxiety, not so much as some bed sores on the back and hips.
"Report on Surgery to the Santa Clara County Medical Society"
Joseph Bradford Cox
Frequently associated with the preceding bacteria in Abscesses.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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