ab·scess ( b s s )n. A localized collection of pus in part of the body, formed by tissue disintegration and surrounded by an inflamed area. intr.v. ab·scessed, ab·scess·ing, ab·scess·es To form an abscess. [Latin abscessus, separation, abscess, from past participle of absc  dere, to go away, slough, form an abscess (possibly translation of Greek apostma, distance, abscess, from aphistasthai, to withdraw, slough, form an abscess) : ab-, away; see ab-1 + cdere, to go; see ked- in Indo-European roots.] |
abscessed - infected and filled with pus; "an abscessed tooth"Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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