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Definitions for Abscessed
[1] a localized collection of pus in the tissues of the body, often accompanied by swelling and inflammation and frequently caused by bacteria.
[2] a localized collection of pus formed as the product of inflammation and usually caused by bacteria
[3] (intr) to form such a collection of pus
Words related to Abscessed
abscessaching, inflamed, uncomfortable, tender, sharp, painful, hurting, bruised, acute, burning, sensitive, raw, annoying, smarting, extreme, afflicted, burned, critical, distressing, hurtful
Words nearby Abscessed
abscessabs., abs. re., absalom, absaroka range, abscam, abscess, abscind, abscise, abscisic acid, abscissa, abscission
Origin of Abscessed
1535–45; < Latin abscessus a going away, abscess, equivalent to absced-, variant stem of abscēdere to go away, separate off, form an abscess (abs- abs- + cēdere; see cede) + -tus suffix of v. action, with -dt- > -ss-
Words that may be confused with Abscessed
WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, abscessabscess, obsess
Other words from Abscessed
ab·scessed , adjective
un·ab·scessed , adjective
Word origin for Abscessed
C16: from Latin abscessus a going away, a throwing off of bad humours, hence an abscess, from abscēdere to go away
Synonyms for Abscessed
aching, bruised, hurting, inflamed, painful, sharp, tender, uncomfortable, acute, annoying, burning, extreme, raw, sensitive, smarting, afflicted, burned, chafed, critical, distressing, hurtful, irritated, pained, reddened, severe, ulcerated, unpleasant, vexatious