abscess

From Wiktionary

Pronunciation[change]

  • (US) IPA (key): /ˈæbsɛs/ or /ˈæbsɪs/
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Noun[change]

Singular
abscess

Plural
abscesses

  1. (pathology) An abscess is an accumulation of pus that has built up within the body tissue.