Abscesses

Pronunciation: /æbˈsɛsɪz/

Definitions of abscesses

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

Example Sentences

A1 My cat had abscesses on its paw.

A2 The doctor treated the abscesses with antibiotics.

B1 Abscesses can be caused by bacterial infections.

B2 The surgeon drained the abscesses to relieve the pressure.

C1 Chronic abscesses may require surgical intervention.

C2 The presence of multiple abscesses indicated a systemic infection.

Examples of abscesses in a Sentence

formal Abscesses are localized collections of pus caused by infection.

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

slang Man, those abscesses are really gross.

figurative The corruption in the government is like a festering abscess that needs to be dealt with.

Grammatical Forms of abscesses

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

Origin and Evolution of abscesses

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abscesses' has come to specifically refer to a collection of pus in a cavity formed within body tissues, typically caused by infection or inflammation.