abscess

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Times

Mr Edwards, a boxing coach, uses crutches as he cannot wear his prosthetic leg due to an abscess.

From BBC

It’s also causing nasty skin abscesses and lesions, sometimes resulting in amputations.

From Washington Times

Following a back-alley abortion, this poor kid developed an antibiotic-resistant pelvic abscess that, to save her life, demanded removal of her uterus, making her unable to bear children.

From New York Times

Ultimately, Horne said, that can result in mastitis, a breast infection that, if untreated, could lead to a breast abscess, which could require hospitalization.

From Washington Post