Abcess or abscess

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Abscess

Noun

Definition:

A swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus

Examples:

  1. Once the abscesses burst, they usually discharge for several days before gradually healing up
  2. One of his priorities as prime minister was to lance the abscess of corruption

Synonyms:

  • Ulcer
  • Ulceration
  • Cyst
  • Boil

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