Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impostume
Noun
/ɪmˈpɒs.tjuːm/
Definition
A localized accumulation of pus in a cavity formed by tissue disintegration, often related to infection.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed him with an impostume in his leg.
- After the treatment, the impostume began to drain properly.
Meaning
Impostume refers to a type of abscess, where pus collects within a cavity in the body due to infection or inflammation.
Synonyms
- Abscess
- Pus-filled cavity
- Septic focus
