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furuncle
noun as in blister
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From furuncle, abscess, and sebaceous, fatty and fibroid tumors.
Workmen in paraffin oils or other petroleum products often present a furuncle-like acne.
After incision, the contents of the furuncle are rapidly scooped out with the curette (Fig. 178, A).
It is then quickly withdrawn, at the same time incising the furuncle freely down to its base.
Another method is to transfix the furuncle by passing the knife through its base and making it cut outwards through the skin.
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On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to furuncle, such as: abscess, cyst, pimple, sore, ulcer, and welt.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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