Abscess and Swelling

Abscess

Abscess noun - Symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue.
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Synonyms for Abscess

Swelling and abscess are semantically related in boil topic. In some cases you can use "Swelling" instead a noun "Abscess".

Nearby Word: abscessed

Swelling

Swelling noun - A small rounded mass of swollen tissue.
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Synonyms for Swelling

Abscess and swelling are semantically related in lump topic. You can use "Abscess" instead a noun "Swelling".

Nearby Word: swell

How words are described

severe severe abscess severe swelling
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