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Meaning of abscess

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abscess

Pronunciation:/ˈæbsɛs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

verb

Definitions

  1. To form a pus-filled, cavity typically from an infection.