Abscess
Pronunciation: /ˈæbˌsɛs/
Abscess (noun)
- A painful swollen area in the body where pus collects under the skin or inside an organ.
- A localized pocket of infection that forms when the immune system walls off harmful germs.
Examples
- The abscess caused painful swelling near the skin.
- An abscess can be a painful pus pocket that hurts a lot.