abscesses
n. C1 Advanced UK //ˈæbsɛsɪz// ab·scess·es
n. painful, swollen areas of infection in the body that are filled with pus. You usually need a doctor to drain them.
n. localized collections of pus formed as a result of infection, typically surrounded by inflamed tissue. Often used in medical contexts to describe internal or external swellings.
The doctor drained the abscesses to help him feel better.
The patient was treated for several abscesses that had developed in the soft tissue of his leg.
While minor abscesses may resolve on their own with antibiotics, deeper infections often require surgical intervention to prevent the spread of bacteria to other organs.