Abscesses

Synonyms of abscesses

• boil
• pustule
• ulcer

Antonyms of abscesses

• health
• wellness
• wholeness

Collocations of abscesses

dental abscess

Frequency: 80 %

The patient was in severe pain due to a dental abscess.

skin abscess

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor drained the pus from the skin abscess.

abscess treatment

Frequency: 65 %

Antibiotics are commonly used in abscess treatment.

periapical abscess

Frequency: 60 %

The periapical abscess was causing swelling in the jaw.

abscess drainage

Frequency: 50 %

The surgeon performed abscess drainage to relieve pressure.

Idiomatic Expressions for abscesses

• Phrase: a thorn in one's side
  Meaning: something or someone that causes continual trouble or annoyance
  Usage: The abscesses in the project team were a thorn in the manager's side.