abscessed

Example Sentences

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Some years later, she had one, too — during an operation on an abscessed fallopian tube.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2022

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

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