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abscess

The correct spelling is abscess.

How to pronounce abscess

/ˈæbsɛs/
noun

IPA: /ˈæbsɛs/

Say it like: Abs-ses-s

The correct spelling is abscess. A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

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Meanings

noun

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

verb

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

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