Words Like ABSCESS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ABSCESS.

1 Alternative Words Similar to abscess

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6 definitions of abscess

1 A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ of the body, the result of a morbid process.
2 symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
3 A localized collection of pus in part of the body, formed by tissue disintegration and surrounded by an inflamed area.
4 To form an abscess.
5 In medicine, a collection of pus in the tissues of any part of the body.
6 To form a pus filled cavity typically from an infection.
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