Definitions for: Abscess

[n] symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

Webster (1913) Definition: Ab"scess, n.; pl. Abscesses. [L. abscessus a going
away, gathering of humors, abscess, fr. abscessus, p. p. of
absedere to go away; ab, abs + cedere to go off, retire. See
Cede.] (Med.)
A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ
of the body, the result of a morbid process.

Cold abscess, an abscess of slow formation, unattended with
the pain and heat characteristic of ordinary abscesses,
and lasting for years without exhibiting any tendency
towards healing; a chronic abscess.

See Also: abscessed tooth, head, purulence, purulency, symptom

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