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Definition of Abscess

1. Noun. Symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Definition of Abscess

1. n. A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ of the body, the result of a morbid process.

Definition of Abscess

1. to form an abscess (a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Medical Definition of Abscess

1. A localised collection of pus caused by suppuration buried in tissues, organs or confined spaces. Usually due to an infective process. Origin: L. Abscessus, from ab = away, cedere = to go (18 Nov 1997)

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