Synonyms for furuncle

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fyoo r-uhng-kuh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfyʊər ʌŋ kəl

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Définition of furuncle

Origin : "a boil," 1670s, from Latin furunculus, "a boil," literally "little thief," diminutive of fur "thief." Related: Furuncular; furunculous.

As in pimple : noun small swelling on the skin
As in blister : noun swelling
As in boil : noun blister

Example sentences :

From furuncle, abscess, and sebaceous, fatty and fibroid tumors.
Extract from : « Essentials of Diseases of the Skin » by Henry Weightman Stelwagon

After incision, the contents of the furuncle are rapidly scooped out with the curette (Fig. 178, A).
Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various

It is then quickly withdrawn, at the same time incising the furuncle freely down to its base.
Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various

Another method is to transfix the furuncle by passing the knife through its base and making it cut outwards through the skin.
Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various

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