Definition of Abscess. Meaning of Abscess. Synonyms of Abscess

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Definition of Abscess

Abscess
Abscess Ab"scess, n.; pl. Abscesses. [L. abscessus a going away, gathering of humors, abscess, fr. abscessus, p. p. of absedere to go away; ab, abs + cedere to go off, retire. See Cede.] (Med.) A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ of the body, the result of a morbid process. Cold abscess, an abscess of slow formation, unattended with the pain and heat characteristic of ordinary abscesses, and lasting for years without exhibiting any tendency towards healing; a chronic abscess.

Meaning of Abscess from wikipedia

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- A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus ****ociated with a tooth. The most common type of dental abscess is a periapical abscess, and the second...
- A peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is an ac****ulation of pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. Symptoms include fever, throat...
- A subcutaneous abscess is an abscess located in the subcutaneous tissue (also hypodermis). The abscess is formed due to a hypodermal infection by a bacterium...
- Anorectal abscess (also known as an anal/rectal abscess or perianal/perirectal abscess) is an abscess adjacent to the ****. Most cases of perianal abscesses are...
- as well as pain during **** or walking. If the cyst becomes infected, an abscess can occur, which is typically red and very painful. If there are no symptoms...
- pain, swelling and fever. Sometimes there is an ****ociated pericoronal abscess (an ac****ulation of pus). This infection can spread to the ch****s, orbits/periorbits...
- Tuberculosis (TB), also known colloquially as the "white death", or historically as consumption, is a contagious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium...
- Cold abscess refers to an abscess that lacks the intense inflammation usually ****ociated with infection. This may be ****ociated with infections due to...
- occurs within the first few months of delivery. Complications can include abscess formation. Risk factors include poor latch, cracked nipples, and weaning...