boils
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈbɔɪɫz// UK //bˈɔɪlz// boils
n. painful, red bumps on the skin that are filled with pus. They usually happen when a hair or a pore gets infected.
n. painful, pus-filled inflammations of the skin caused by a bacterial infection of a hair follicle or sebaceous gland. Technically known as furuncles.
The doctor treated the painful boils on his neck.
If left untreated, these boils can become quite large and require a professional to drain them safely.
The historical account describes a plague characterized by high fevers and the sudden appearance of painful boils across the limbs, suggesting a severe bacterial outbreak among the population.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural when referring to the medical condition.