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A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissues, typically caused by an infection.
L'abcès dentaire était très douloureux.
The dental abscess was very painful.
The term is commonly used in medical contexts to describe a localized infection.
While 'abces' is sometimes used, 'abcès' with an acute accent is the standard spelling in French.
From Latin 'abscessus', meaning 'a going away' or 'a withdrawal', referring to the body's response to infection.
The term 'abces' is a variant spelling of 'abcès', which is the standard spelling in French. Both forms are used, but 'abcès' is more common in formal contexts.