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Synonyms for abscess

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ab-ses
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæb sɛs


Définition of abscess

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Latin abscessus "an abscess" (Celsus), literally "a going away," from stem of abscedere "withdraw," from ab- "away" (see ab-) + cedere "to go" (see cede). The notion is that humors "go from" the body through the pus in the swelling.
  • noun swelling
Example sentences :
  • It was only an indisposition, pure and simple,—an abscess in the armpit; that was all.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Complete » by Madame La Marquise De Montespan
  • But the abscess of the lungs is not like an abscess which follows an injury.
  • Extract from : « The Mother's Manual of Children's Diseases » by Charles West, M.D.
  • It had festered like an abscess and the abscess had burst, splashing every one.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII. » by Guy de Maupassant
  • At the end of that time an abscess of the lungs was relieved and my cough was cured.
  • Extract from : « Old Rail Fence Corners » by Various
  • Mucus and pus (matter such as comes from an abscess) may also be discharged.
  • Extract from : « The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI) » by Various
  • She laughed with her whole body and soul, and burst the abscess, and was well.
  • Extract from : « Spare Hours » by John Brown
  • When it is invaded by inflammation, abscess and fistula may occur.
  • Extract from : « Intestinal Ills » by Alcinous Burton Jamison
  • Softening and abscess of the brain are terminations of cerebritis.
  • Extract from : « Special Report on Diseases of the Horse » by United States Department of Agriculture
  • This is imperative if the abscess is in the region of joints, etc.
  • Extract from : « Special Report on Diseases of the Horse » by United States Department of Agriculture
  • When open, we must not squeeze the walls of the abscess to any extent.
  • Extract from : « Special Report on Diseases of the Horse » by United States Department of Agriculture

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