Furuncle

Pronunciation: /ˈfjʊrʌŋkəl/

Definitions of furuncle

noun a painful, pus-filled bump on the skin caused by an infected hair follicle

Example Sentences

A1 I have a painful furuncle on my back.

A2 She went to the doctor to have her furuncle treated.

B1 The furuncle on his arm became infected and required antibiotics.

B2 After the surgery, the furuncle was completely removed.

C1 The dermatologist recommended a special cream to help with the furuncle.

C2 Despite the pain, she continued to work while dealing with the furuncle.

Examples of furuncle in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with a furuncle on his back and was prescribed antibiotics.

informal I heard that Sarah had to go to the doctor to get her furuncle treated.

slang Ugh, I have a gross furuncle on my arm and it hurts so bad.

figurative The corruption in the government was like a festering furuncle that needed to be lanced and drained.

Grammatical Forms of furuncle

• past tense: furuncled
• plural: furuncles
• comparative: more furuncle
• superlative: most furuncle
• present tense: furuncles
• future tense: will furuncle
• perfect tense: have furuncled
• continuous tense: is furuncling
• singular: furuncle
• positive degree: furuncle
• infinitive: to furuncle
• gerund: furuncleing
• participle: furuncleing

Origin and Evolution of furuncle

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'furuncle' originated from the Latin word 'furunculus', which means a small boil or abscess.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'furuncle' has retained its original meaning of a localized skin infection, specifically a boil or abscess. It is still commonly used in medical terminology to describe such skin conditions.