Look up: Abscess

1. Abscess
   An abscess is a pus filled infection of an animal.
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2. Abscess
   A collection of pus enclosed by damaged and inflamed tissues.
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3. abscess
   [n] - symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
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4. Abscess
   a local infection. A Severe decay, periodontal disease, or trauma are causative factors. It is characterized by swelling and pain. If an abscess ruptures, it will be accompanied by sudden relief from pain due to a reduction in ssure. A foul taste may also be noticed.
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5. Abscess
   An area of pus that is surrounded and enclosed by damaged, inflamed tissue.
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6. Abscess
   an accumulation of pus in a body tissue, usually caused by a bacterial infection
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7. Abscess
   An abscess is a lump containing pus, which is made by the body during infection.
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8. Abscess
   A localised collection of pus
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9. Abscess
   a swelling in soft tissue filled with pus caused by an infection, such as a boil
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10. Abscess
    An infection which produces pus; can be the result of a blister, callus, penetration wound or laceration.
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11. Abscess
    A collection of pus.
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12. Abscess
    Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some examples of abscesses: A skin abscess is better known as a common boil; A peritonsillar abscess is a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and A perianal abscess is a pool of pus that forms next to the anus, often causing considerable tenderness and swellin …
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13. abscess
    a localized,circumscribed collection of pus Category: Medicine
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14. abscess
    A cavity within a tissue occupied by pus (chiefly composed of degenerating inflammatory cells), generally caused by bacteria that resist killing by phagocytes.
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15. Abscess
    Ab"scess noun ; plural Abscesses [ Latin abscessus a going away, gathering of humors, abscess, from abscessus , past participle of absedere to go away; ab , abs + cedere to go off, retire. See Cede .] (Medicine) A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ of the body, the result of a morbid process. Cold …
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16. abscess
    <microbiology, surgery> A localised collection of pus caused by suppuration buried in tissues, organs or confined spaces. Usually due to an infective process. ... Origin: L. Abscessus, from ab = away, cedere = to go ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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17. abscess
    noun symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
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18. Abscess
    An `abscess` is a collection of pus that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue on the basis of an infectious process (usually caused by bacteria or parasites) or other foreign materials (e.g. splinters or bullet wounds). It is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other parts of the body. The organisms or foreign materials kill the local cells, resulting in the release of toxins. The toxin...
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19. Abscess
    An `abscess` is a collection of pus that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue on the basis of an infectious process (usually caused by bacteria or parasites) or other foreign materials (e.g. splinters or bullet wounds). It is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other parts of the body. The organisms or foreign materials kill the local cells, resulting in the release of toxins. The toxin...
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20. abscess
    (ab´ses) a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissue, usually caused by microorganisms that invade the tissues, such as through a small wound or break in the skin. An abscess is a natural defense mechanism in which the body attempts to localize an infection and wall off the mic...
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21. Abscess
    • (n.) A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ of the body, the result of a morbid process.
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22. abscess
    a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed from tissues that have been broken down by infectious bacteria. An abscess is caused when such ... [3 related articles]
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23. abscess
    (L. abscessus, from ab away + cedere to go) a localized collection of pus caused by suppuration buried in tissues, organs, or confined spaces.
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24. Abscess
    A localized inflammation due to a collection of pus in the bone or soft tissue, usually caused by an infection.
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25. abscess
    A localized collection of pus in any part of the body, surrounded by an inflamed area which forms a well-defined wall (abscess cavity). It is commonly caused by infection with pus-forming (pyogenic) bacteria, but may also result from the intrusion of a foreign body. Causes of abscesses Abscesse...
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