How do you pronounce abscess?

abscess is pronounced as /ˈæbsɛs/.

🦠abscess

noun

/ˈæbsɛs/

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.

boil, sore, swelling, pustule, ulcer

health, wellness, cure

dental abscess, skin abscess, abscess treatment

armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely d...

a person who reads or who is capable of reading

Information received from other people that cannot be substantiated; rumor.

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.