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A septic region caused by bacterial infection, which consists of a pool of pus surrouded by a wall of fibrous tissue.
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a local accumulation of pus
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a localized and circumscribed bacterial infection
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a pocket of infection
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a round, hard swollen area - actually a pocket of pus which is formed from dead tissue cells after an injury which becomes infected
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a serious dental problem, that needs to be professionaly treated, right away
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a serious source of infection that must be treated
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Swollen or enflamed area of body tissue, usually accompanied with pus.
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a gathering of pus in any tissue or organ, accompanied by inflammation.
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An infection of a tooth, soft tissue or bone.
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a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
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A localized collection of pus in a cavity, formed by the disintegration of tissues.
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An inflamed cavity in the tissue where pus accumulates.
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A local infection resulting in the collection of pus under pressure. A dental abscess may be caused by severe decay, trauma, or gum disease and will be characterized by swelling and pain. If an abscess ruptures, it will be accompanied by sudden relief from pain and a foul taste in the mouth.
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A hard swelling or isolated collection of pus or purulent matter occurring in the rabbit's skin. Accompanied by localized fever and heat.
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A circumscribed collection of pus
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A localized collection of pus in any part of the body.
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