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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

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

The quality of sound being deep and reverberating, or a lasting impact on feelings

a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

something of little importance or value; a small amount

The action of mathematical calculation.