abcès
/ab.sɛ/An abscess is a localized collection of pus that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissue, usually due to an infectious process.
Le médecin a drainé l'abcès pour enlever le pus.
The doctor drained the abscess to remove the pus.
Un abcès dentaire peut causer une douleur intense.
A dental abscess can cause intense pain.
The term is commonly used in medical contexts to describe localized infections.
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Medical Context
Always use 'abcès' in medical or clinical contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless referring to a specific medical condition.
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Spelling and Pronunciation
Note the accent on the 'e' in 'abcès'. The pronunciation is /ab.sɛ/.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'abscessus', meaning 'a going away', from 'ab' (away) and 'cedere' (to go).
📝Usage Notes
The term is primarily used in medical contexts. In everyday language, it is often referred to as a 'pus-filled swelling'.