Boil and Milium

Boil

Boil noun - A small, inflamed swelling of the skin.
Usage example: the dermatologist lanced the infected boil that had formed on the patient's neck
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Synonyms for Boil

Milium and boil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Milium" instead a noun "Boil".

Nearby Words: boiling, boiled, boiler

Milium

Milium noun - A small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland.
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Synonyms for Milium

Boil and milium are semantically related. You can use "Boil" instead a noun "Milium".
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