Meaning of ABSCESS

Pronunciation:			'abses
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Matching Terms:			abscessed, abscessed tooth, abscession
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A localized collection of pus in a cavity (pocket) caused by the disintegration or displacement of tissue due to bacterial infection.
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