abscess in French
abscess in French is abcès, abcéder — abscess means a swollen, pus-filled pocket in the body, usually caused by infection.
abscess in French
abcès
(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
abcéder
(intransitive) To form a pus-filled cavity, typically from an infection.
What does "abscess" mean?
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noun A swollen, pus-filled pocket in the body, usually caused by infection.
"The dentist drained an abscess under his infected tooth."
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verb To develop into a pus-filled swelling.
"The small cut abscessed after days without proper cleaning."
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abscess in a sentence
- The dentist drained an abscess under his infected tooth.
- An untreated abscess can spread infection to nearby tissue.
- The small cut abscessed after days without proper cleaning.
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What is "abscess" in French?
"abscess" in French is abcès, abcéder. abscess means: A swollen, pus-filled pocket in the body, usually caused by infection.
How do you use "abscess" in a sentence?
Example: "The dentist drained an abscess under his infected tooth." In French, "abscess" is abcès, abcéder.
Are there other ways to say "abscess" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "abscess": abcès, abcéder.
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