abscess

abscess definition - medical

ab·scess (ăbˈsĕsˌ)

noun
  1. A collection of pus formed by tissue destruction in an inflamed area of a localized infection.
  2. A cavity that is formed by liquefactive necrosis within solid tissue.
verb
To form an abscess.

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