noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The patient had a furuncle on his face that had to be treated with antibiotics.

Definition:A skin abscess, especially one located in a hair follicle or in a sebaceous gland.

From furuncle

Example:The furunculus developed into a severe infection, causing swelling and redness.

Definition:A disease that is caused by the invasion of the body or the tissues by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses.

From infection

Example:The doctor needed to lance the furunculus to drain the abscess.

Definition:A collection of pus that has formed in response to an infection, usually caused by poor circulation, injury, or blockage of a gland.

From abscess

Example:Staphylococcus is the common cause of furunculosis and other skin infections.

Definition:A genus of spherical rod-shaped bacteria, often found in the skin or mucous membranes of animals and humans, which can cause various infections.

From staphylococcus