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
Jewel and Tina were taken to the San Diego Zoo, where Jewel underwent dental surgery and treatment for abscesses on her feet, before coming to Los Angeles in 2010.
From Los Angeles Times
David Nash died in November 2020 after developing mastoiditis in his ear, which caused an abscess on his brain.
From BBC
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