abscess
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At this time the family also became aware of a large abscess which had developed on his bottom.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026
Alas, we’ll never know what Leni might have achieved as talking pictures staked their claim, for a tooth abscess went septic and killed him at age 44 in 1929.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
“I feel a lot better now,” said Scott, who hadn’t pitched in the playoffs before having an abscess incision on Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025
You didn’t die of a tooth abscess that turned into sepsis.
From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2024
To the bombardiers, the walled city on its granite headland, drawing ever closer, looks like an unholy tooth, something black and dangerous, a final abscess to be lanced away.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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Save Face has warned of an increase in serious complications linked to BBL procedures, including infections, sepsis and abscesses requiring hospital treatment.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Perianal fistulae, abnormal connections between the anal canal and perianal skin, are a common complication of Crohn's disease that often result in painful abscesses and impact patients' quality of life.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
Penicillin antibiotics, which kill bacteria by preventing them from building a cell wall, are used to treat various illnesses such as pneumonia, meningitis, skin infections and dental abscesses.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 5, 2023
The elephant was reported to be underweight, have rough skin and abscesses on both hips, thinning foot pads, and a stiff left foreleg, making it difficult for him to walk and stand.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 2, 2023
He continued to have recurring attacks of malaria and painful abscesses in his leg.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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