noun🔗ShareAbcèsA cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue."The dentist found several small abscesses in the patient's gums during the check-up. "Le dentiste a trouvé plusieurs petits abcès dans les gencives du patient lors de l'examen.medicinediseasebodyphysiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormer des abcèsTo form a pus-filled, cavity typically from an infection.""If bacteria get into a deep cut, the wound might abscess." "Si des bactéries pénètrent dans une coupure profonde, la plaie pourrait former des abcès.medicinediseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
