﹒A localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue, typically caused by a bacterial infection.
﹒A swollen, tender area of body tissue containing an accumulation of pus.
﹒The dentist performed a minor procedure to drain the painful abscess in my gum.
﹒If an abscess is left untreated, the infection can spread to the surrounding tissue.
﹒She visited the clinic because she suspected that the swelling on her arm was an abscess.
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