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Furuncle

noun

/ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Meaning

a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.

boil, abscess, pustule, carbuncle

healthy skin, clear skin, smooth skin, unmarked

painful furuncle, treat furuncle, furuncle infection

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.