abscessed
Festering with pus
Abscessed describes tissue that has developed an abscess—a localized collection of pus caused by infection.
An abscessed tooth throbs with pain.
An abscessed wound may need to be drained.
The condition implies something has gone wrong beneath the surface, festering rather than healing.
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- pusInfected tissue fluid
- septicInfected with bacteria
- feverElevated body temperature
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
inflammation · drainage · cellulitis · sepsis · staph · strep · MRSA · wound
Abnormally enlarged
- painfulCausing hurt or ache
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- tenderSoft or sore
- redPrimary color, warm
warm · inflamed · oozing · pressure · discomfort · sensitivity · aching · firm
Body's outer layer
- toothCalcified jaw structure
- gumSticky plant secretion
- tonsilLymphoid throat mass
- breastUpper front torso
liver · brain · lung · perianal · epidural · boil · carbuncle · furuncle
Controlled cut into tissue
- drainageLiquid removal system
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- lancingCutting open for drainage
- packingPutting items in containers
irrigation · debridement · healing · compress · soak · sterile · gauze · wound care
Ache in a molar
- root canalInfected pulp removal
- extractionAct of removing
- molarRear crushing tooth
- gumSticky plant secretion
periodontal · jaw · oral · cavity · decay · pulp · fistula · wisdom tooth
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
antibiotics · inflammation · drainage · cellulitis · sepsis · staph · strep · MRSA · wound · spreading
swollen
Abnormally enlarged
red · warm · inflamed · oozing · pressure · discomfort · sensitivity · aching · firm · pointing
skin
Body's outer layer
breast · liver · brain · lung · perianal · epidural · boil · carbuncle · furuncle · cyst
incision
Controlled cut into tissue
- drainageLiquid removal system
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- lancingCutting open for drainage
packing · irrigation · debridement · healing · compress · soak · sterile · gauze · wound care · follow-up
toothache
Ache in a molar
- root canalInfected pulp removal
- extractionAct of removing
- molarRear crushing tooth
gum · periodontal · jaw · oral · cavity · decay · pulp · fistula · wisdom tooth · incisor
- liver abscessInfected cavity in detoxifying organ
- dental abscessBacterial pocket in gums
- perianal abscessInfected cavity near anus
- tubo-ovarian abscessInfected mass involving fallopian tube and ovary
- skin abscessLocalized collection of pus