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abscess

5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. abscess (noun)
  2. amebic abscess (noun)
  3. cold abscess (noun)
  4. pelvirectal abscess (noun)
  5. peritonsillar abscess (noun)

ab·scess

noun \ˈab-ˌses\
plural ab·scess·es \ˈab-səs-ˌēz, -ˌses-, -əz\

Definition of ABSCESS

: a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
—ab·scessed \-ˌsest\ adjective

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