ABSCESS

/ˈæbsɛs/
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Definition

/ˈæbsɛs/
noun
  1. A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.
verb
  1. To form a pus-filled, cavity typically from an infection.

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