abscess

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Just a couple of days before the original date, he became ill with an abscess on his appendix.

From Los Angeles Times

Without sufficient oxygen, the skin is susceptible to ulcers, abscesses, and infections that can lead to amputation.

From Washington Times

Mykhailo Podolyak, a Ukrainian presidential adviser, wrote on Twitter that it had only been a matter of time - "like the bursting of a ripe abscess" - before Russia became consumed by what he called domestic terrorism.

From Reuters

And without sufficient oxygen, the skin is susceptible to ulcers, abscesses, and infection.

From Washington Times

The defense has put forth Mallouk, Sebastian’s doctor, who said he helped coordinate procedures in 2017, including a gallbladder removal, two procedures related to draining an abscess, and two involving a painful gastrointestinal wound.

From Los Angeles Times