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abscess

noun

/ˈæbsɛs/

Meaning

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.

boil, sore, swelling, pustule, ulcer

health, wellness, cure

dental abscess, skin abscess, abscess treatment

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and...

Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits