ALL meanings of abscess
ab·scess
A a - countable noun abscess An abscess is a painful swelling containing pus. 3
- noun abscess a localized collection of pus formed as the product of inflammation and usually caused by bacteria 3
- verb abscess to form such a collection of pus 3
- noun abscess a swollen, inflamed area in body tissues, in which pus gathers 3
- intransitive verb abscess to form an abscess 3
- noun abscess pus-filled sore 1
- noun abscess A swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus. 1
- noun abscess a localized collection of pus in the tissues of the body, often accompanied by swelling and inflammation and frequently caused by bacteria. 1
- noun abscess A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue. 0
- verb abscess (Intransitive Verb) To form a pus filled cavity typically from an infection. 0