abscess [noun]

Definition of abscess:

symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

Synonyms of abscess:

● Boil

● Ulcer

● Carbuncle

● Pustule

● Gathering

● Blister

● Pimple

● Canker

● Abscessed

● Gumboil

● Abscesses


Opposite/Antonyms of abscess:

● Cavern

● Crater

● Cave

● Indent

● Decrease

● Depression


Sentence/Example of abscess:

The patient was a sturdy young man with an abscess on the outer side of his left thigh.