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Abscess: meaning, definitions and examples

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abscess

 

[ หˆรฆbsษ›s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. It is typically caused by a bacterial infection.

Synonyms

boil, pustule, ulcer

Examples of usage

  • The doctor drained the abscess to relieve the pressure.
  • She developed an abscess after injuring her hand.
  • If left untreated, the abscess can lead to serious complications.

Translations

Translations of the word "abscess" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abscesso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‹เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abszess

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bisul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑัั†ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ropieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่†ฟ็˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abcรจs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absceso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท apse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†์–‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absces

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absces

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„“่‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ absces

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญgerรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑัั†ะตัั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒกแƒชแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abses

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ absceso

Etymology

The word 'abscess' originated from the Latin word 'abscessus', which means a going away or a departure. In the medical context, it started being used in the 16th century to describe a collection of pus in the body. The treatment of abscesses has evolved over time, from ancient methods of drainage to modern surgical techniques.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,809 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.