Word
abcess
Definition
n. a painful, swollen area on the skin that is filled with pus. It usually happens when your body fights an infection.
n. a localized collection of pus that has formed within the tissues of the body, typically as a result of a bacterial infection.
Examples
“The doctor drained the abcess on my arm.”
“A small abcess developed on the patient's leg after the surgery, requiring immediate medical attention.”
“While minor abcesses can often be treated with antibiotics, a deep-seated infection may necessitate surgical intervention to prevent the spread of bacteria to surrounding organs.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor drained the abcess on my arm.”
contextual
“A small abcess developed on the patient's leg after the surgery, requiring immediate medical attention.”
complex
“While minor abcesses can often be treated with antibiotics, a deep-seated infection may necessitate surgical intervention to prevent the spread of bacteria to surrounding organs.”