abscess

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Synonyms: absciss, abcess

Antonyms: absciss, abcess

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pathology}} A [[cavity]] caused by [[tissue]] [[destruction]], usually because of [[infection]], filled with [[pus]] and surrounded by [[inflamed]] tissue. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=8}}</ref>

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To form a [[pus]]-filled cavity, typically from an infection.

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