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n. A localized collection of pus in part of the body, formed by tissue disintegration and surrounded by an inflamed area.

verb-intransitive. To form an abscess.

v. To form a pus filled cavity typically from an infection.

n. A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ of the body, the result of a morbid process.

n. In medicine, a collection of pus in the tissues of any part of the body.

n. symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

"DESCRIPTION: The term abscess is a general one used for a localized inflammation and accumulation of yellow, white, or green pus."

abscessed    abscesses    abscessing   

symptom   

sterile abscess    cold abscess    acute abscess    dubois's abscesses    gravitation abscess    stitch abscess   

pustule    carbuncle    boil   

abscessed tooth   

cold abscess   

inflammation    hemorrhage    ulcer    congestion    ulceration    hematoma    necrosis    edema    pneumonia    ischemia