Furuncle

Synonyms of furuncle

• abscess
• boil
• pustule

Collocations of furuncle

painful furuncle

Frequency: 70 %

The painful furuncle on his back required medical attention.

infected furuncle

Frequency: 60 %

The infected furuncle was causing him a lot of discomfort.

large furuncle

Frequency: 50 %

The large furuncle on her neck was hard to miss.

boil furuncle

Frequency: 40 %

The boil furuncle was hot to the touch.

painful abscess

Frequency: 35 %

The painful abscess eventually developed into a furuncle.

Idiomatic Expressions for furuncle

• Phrase: bursting at the furuncle
  Meaning: to be extremely angry or frustrated
  Usage: She was bursting at the furuncle after waiting in line for over an hour.