Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phlegmon
noun
ˈflɛɡ.mɒn
Definition
Phlegmon is a localized area of inflammation or infection in the body, often filled with pus.
Examples
- Doctors suspected a phlegmon in the patient’s abdomen after reviewing the imaging results.
- Phlegmon can sometimes be mistaken for an abscess, but they are distinct conditions.
Meaning
It refers to a type of inflammatory response that occurs in soft tissues as a complication of infection or trauma.
Synonyms
- inflammation
- abscess (in certain contexts)
- pyogenic infection
