abscessed
Example Sentences
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He had a lump on his throat that he thought was just another abscessed tooth.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2017
He had suffered from excruciating bouts with shingles and an abscessed tooth.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 3, 2017
I mean the sort of book, song or show that massages your anxiety the way your tongue might insistently probe an abscessed tooth.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2017
He was slowed early in spring training by an abscessed tooth and limited to minor league games the final week of camp with a strained oblique muscle.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 3, 2016
I check a yak’s abscessed tooth and hold hands with Bobo, leading him around as I check the rest of the animals.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
