Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abcesso
Noun
/ˈæb.ses/
Definition
An abnormal sac or cavity filled with pus that forms in tissues in response to infection, inflammation, or foreign material.
Examples
- The dentist drained the abscess to relieve pain.
- She developed an abscess after the insect bite became infected.
Meaning
An abscess is a localized collection of pus that can occur in any part of the body, typically indicating an infection.
Synonyms
- pus-filled cavity
- boil