furunculus
noun as in strong fondness
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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