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carbuncle

 

[ หˆkษ‘หr.bสŒล‹.kษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

A carbuncle is a serious infection that involves the skin and surrounding tissues. It typically appears as a swollen, red lump filled with pus that can drain. Carbuncles usually develop when bacteria enter the body through hair follicles or skin abrasions. They can be painful and often require medical treatment, such as drainage or antibiotics, to alleviate symptoms and prevent further infection.

Synonyms

abscess, boil

Examples of usage

  • The doctor diagnosed her with a carbuncle on her back.
  • He had to undergo a minor surgery to remove the carbuncle.
  • After using antibiotics, the carbuncle started to heal.
  • She felt relief after the carbuncle was drained.

Translations

Translations of the word "carbuncle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carbรบnculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฌเค‚เค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karbunkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karbunkel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั€ะฑัƒะฝะบัƒะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karbunkuล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒใƒณใ‚ฏใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carbuncule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carbรบnculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karbunkรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋ณธํด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุจูˆู†ูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karbunkl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ karbunkul

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›Š่‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karbunkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karbunkull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ะฑัƒะฝะบัƒะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒฃแƒœแƒฅแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karbunkul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carbรบnculo

Word origin

The term 'carbuncle' originates from the Latin word 'carbunculus', which means 'little coal' due to the dark appearance of the inflamed tissue. This term evolved from 'carbo', meaning 'coal' in Latin, as the condition resembles a burning or coal-like sore on the skin. Historical texts have mentioned carbuncles as severe skin infections, often linked to filth and neglect, especially in the Middle Ages. They were considered serious enough to warrant attention in medical treatises from ancient physicians. Throughout history, carbuncles have been treated with various remedies, including poultices and antiseptics, as understanding of bacterial infections grew. Today, with advancements in medical science, the treatment of carbuncles typically involves antibiotics and sometimes surgical intervention.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,935 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.