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abscess

noun

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

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Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
BS
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈæbsɛs

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noun

  1. Symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

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