abscess

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈæbsɛs/

Noun

(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Japanese Meaning

膿瘍：感染などが原因で組織が破壊され、膿が溜まり、その周囲の組織が炎症を起こしている空洞

The doctor drained the abscess to prevent the infection from spreading.

医師は感染が広がるのを防ぐために膿瘍を切開して排膿した。

Sense（1）

(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

abscesses

（ plural ）