abscess — a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæbses/
Korean meaning: 고름이 쌓여 부어오른 농양
Korean pronunciation: **앱**세스
Example Sentences
- The cat's abscess was so big, it looked like it was smuggling a golf ball in its cheek.
- After the surgery, the abscess was completely removed.
- He ignored the tooth pain until it developed into a serious abscess that made him look like a chipmunk.
abscess
NOUN//ˈæbses//
a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus
The dentist drains a painful abscess from the patient's swollen jaw.
Quick access needed to process the abscess!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래한 단어로, '떠나가다, 분리되다'는 의미에서 시작되어 몸에서 분리된 고름 덩어리를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The cat's abscess was so big, it looked like it was smuggling a golf ball in its cheek.”
“After the surgery, the abscess was completely removed.”
“He ignored the tooth pain until it developed into a serious abscess that made him look like a chipmunk.”
“The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the skin abscess.”
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