Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

furuncle

noun

/ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Definition

A furuncle is a painful, pus-filled bump that forms under the skin when a hair follicle becomes infected.

Examples

After a few days of discomfort, the furuncle on his arm started to drain on its own.
She visited her doctor because a furuncle had developed on her thigh and it was very painful.
The doctor advised against squeezing the furuncle to avoid further infection.

Meaning

It is commonly known as a boil, which occurs when bacteria infects a hair follicle, leading to inflammation and the formation of a lump filled with pus.