furuncle

furuncle Definition

fu·run·cle (fyo̵̅o̅′ruŋ kəl, fyo̵or′uŋ′-)

noun

Etymology: L furunculus, petty thief, boil, dim. of fur, thief: see furtive

furuncle Related Forms

fu·run′·cu·lar (-kyo̵̅o̅ lər) adjective or fu·run′·cu·lous-ləs

furuncle Usage Examples

Converse of object

raise: There may also be the presence of haemorrhagic patches along the body side or raised furuncles in the dermis.

Adjective modifier

haemorrhagic: There will also be necrosis and the classical haemorrhagic furuncle involving muscle tissue.
classical: There will also be necrosis and the classical haemorrhagic furuncle involving muscle tissue.

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