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abscess

/ˈæbsɛs/

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noun

Абсцесс, нарыв

A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Examples :

"The dentist found an abscess near my tooth and said it needed to be treated to prevent the infection from spreading. "

Стоматолог обнаружил абсцесс возле моего зуба и сказал, что его необходимо лечить, чтобы предотвратить распространение инфекции.

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verb

Образовывать гнойник

To form a pus-filled, cavity typically from an infection.

Examples :

"My infected finger abscessed overnight, forming a painful, pus-filled pocket. "

Мой инфицированный палец за ночь образовал гнойник, сформировав болезненный, наполненный гноем карман.

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