abscess

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(ab-scess) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. They can be caused by an infection.

Example Sentence

My dad had to have an abscess removed from his stomach.

Synonyms

swelling; boil; carbuncle; pustule; ulcer

Antonyms

healthy skin

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Rhymes

  • abscess