Abscessed and Septic

Abscessed

Abscessed adjective - Infected and filled with pus.
Usage example: an abscessed tooth

Septic and abscessed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Septic" instead an adjective "Abscessed".

Nearby Word: abscess

Septic

Septic adjective - Containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms.
Usage example: septic sewage

Abscessed and septic are semantically related. You can use "Abscessed" instead an adjective "Septic".

Nearby Word: sepsis
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