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abscess in Greek

abscess in Greek is απόστημα — abscess means a swollen, pus-filled pocket in the body, usually caused by infection.

abscess in Greek

απόστημα
noun
Pronounced: apostima
(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.]

What does "abscess" mean?

  1. noun A swollen, pus-filled pocket in the body, usually caused by infection.
    "The dentist drained an abscess under his infected tooth."
  2. 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 Greek?

"abscess" in Greek is απόστημα. abscess means: A swollen, pus-filled pocket in the body, usually caused by infection.

How do you pronounce απόστημα?

"abscess" in Greek is απόστημα, pronounced "apostima".

How do you use "abscess" in a sentence?

Example: "The dentist drained an abscess under his infected tooth." In Greek, "abscess" is απόστημα.

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