Abscess

Pronunciation: /ˈæbsɛs/

Definitions of abscess

noun a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus

Example Sentences

A1 I have an abscess on my tooth.

A2 The doctor drained the abscess to relieve the pain.

B1 She developed an abscess after the surgery.

B2 The abscess was caused by a bacterial infection.

C1 The abscess required surgical intervention to treat.

C2 The abscess had to be monitored closely to prevent complications.

Examples of abscess in a Sentence

formal The patient presented with an abscess on their lower back.

informal I had to go to the doctor to get my abscess drained.

slang I can't believe I have to deal with this abscess, it's so annoying.

figurative The corruption within the company was like an abscess that needed to be removed.

Grammatical Forms of abscess

• plural: abscesses
• comparative: more abscess
• superlative: most abscess
• present tense: abscesses
• future tense: will abscess
• perfect tense: have abscessed
• continuous tense: is abscessing
• singular: abscess
• positive degree: abscess
• infinitive: to abscess
• gerund: abscessing
• participle: abscessed

Origin and Evolution of abscess

First Known Use: 1533 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abscess' originated from the Latin word 'abscessus', which means 'a going away' or 'abscess'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abscess' has retained its original meaning of a localized collection of pus within tissues, typically accompanied by swelling and inflammation.