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

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

anxiety or fear about the future; the act of understanding something