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
After the doctor took care of the abscess, Adams asked the engineer, “Where are you getting these babies from?”
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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