abscessing
v. C1 Advanced ab·scess·ing
v. to form a painful, swollen area of infection under the skin. This usually happens when bacteria get trapped and cause a pocket of pus.
v. to develop a localized collection of pus within the tissues, typically as a result of bacterial infection. Often used in medical contexts to describe the progression of a wound or skin condition.
The wound is abscessing and needs a doctor to drain it.
If the infection is not treated with antibiotics, the skin will start to abscessing around the affected area.
The surgeon noted that the infection was rapidly abscessing, creating a significant risk of systemic complications if the surgical site was not cleared immediately.