Abscess

Synonyms of abscess

• boil
• pustule
• ulcer

Antonyms of abscess

• health
• wellness
• wholeness

Collocations of abscess

dental abscess

Frequency: 80 %

The patient complained of severe pain due to a dental abscess.

skin abscess

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor drained the pus from the skin abscess to relieve the pressure.

periapical abscess

Frequency: 60 %

The periapical abscess was causing swelling and tenderness in the patient's jaw.

abscess drainage

Frequency: 50 %

The surgeon performed abscess drainage to remove the infected fluid.

abscess formation

Frequency: 40 %

The abscess formation was a result of the bacterial infection spreading.

Idiomatic Expressions for abscess

• Phrase: come to a head
  Meaning: reach a critical point or climax
  Usage: The abscess in his tooth finally came to a head and he had to seek immediate medical attention.