HealthAugust 15, 2026
abscess
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Definition
A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissue, typically caused by bacterial infection.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'abscessus', meaning 'a going away' or 'departure', referring to the bodily humors departing from the flesh to gather in one place.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a severe, painful complication of dental disease where infection leads to localized tissue damage, often indicated by swelling below the eye.
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