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Synonyms for furuncle


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fyoo r-uhng-kuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfyʊər ʌŋ kəl

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Définition of furuncle

Origin :
  • "a boil," 1670s, from Latin furunculus, "a boil," literally "little thief," diminutive of fur "thief." Related: Furuncular; furunculous.
  • As in pimple : noun small swelling on the skin
  • As in blister : noun swelling
  • As in boil : noun blister
Example sentences :
  • From furuncle, abscess, and sebaceous, fatty and fibroid tumors.
  • Extract from : « Essentials of Diseases of the Skin » by Henry Weightman Stelwagon
  • After incision, the contents of the furuncle are rapidly scooped out with the curette (Fig. 178, A).
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
  • It is then quickly withdrawn, at the same time incising the furuncle freely down to its base.
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
  • Another method is to transfix the furuncle by passing the knife through its base and making it cut outwards through the skin.
  • Extract from : « A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) » by Various
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