Carbuncular: meaning, definitions and examples
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carbuncular
[ kɑːrˈbʌŋ.kjʊ.lər ]
medical term
Carbuncular refers to a medical condition characterized by the presence of a carbuncle, which is a cluster of furuncules (boils) that are connected beneath the skin. This term is often used to describe infections or lesions that encompass multiple hair follicles and can be quite painful. Carbuncles typically occur in areas where skin rubs together or experiences friction, such as the back of the neck or thighs. They are usually caused by bacterial infections and may require medical treatment.
Synonyms
boil-related, furuncular, infectious.
Examples of usage
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a carbuncular infection.
- Carbuncular boils can be extremely painful and require care.
- He showed symptoms of a carbuncular abscess.
- Preventing carbuncular outbreaks may involve good hygiene practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "carbuncular" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carbuncular
🇮🇳 कार्बंकुलर
🇩🇪 Karbenkular
🇮🇩 karbunkular
🇺🇦 карбункульозний
🇵🇱 karbunkularny
🇯🇵 カーバンクラー
🇫🇷 carbunculaire
🇪🇸 carbuncular
🇹🇷 karbunküler
🇰🇷 카르분쿨러
🇸🇦 كاربونكولار
🇨🇿 karbunkulární
🇸🇰 karbunkulárny
🇨🇳 脓肿的
🇸🇮 karbunkularen
🇮🇸 karbunkular
🇰🇿 карбункулалық
🇬🇪 კარბუნკულარული
🇦🇿 karbunkulyar
🇲🇽 carbuncular
Etymology
The term 'carbuncular' originates from the Latin word 'carbunculus', which means 'little coal'. This term was historically used to describe painful, swollen infections resembling small, burning coals on the skin. In medical terminology, it has evolved to encompass the presence of one or more carbuncles, a condition recognized in dermatology. The root 'carb-' indicates the blackish aspect brought by the inflamed skin, while the suffix '-ular' points to its adjectival form, denoting its relation to a particular condition. Throughout history, references to carbuncles can be found in medical texts dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, where physicians noted the significance of cleanliness and proper treatment to prevent such infections.