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abscesses

UK //ˈæbsɪsɪz//US //ˈæbsɛsɪz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'abscessus'(意为分离或脓肿),由 'ab-'(离开)和 'cedere'(走)组成,原指体液异常聚集。

noun

❶ 脓肿,指由细菌感染引起的局部组织坏死和脓液积聚,常见于皮肤或器官。

“The doctor drained the abscesses on his arm to relieve the pain.”

(医生引流了他手臂上的脓肿以缓解疼痛。)

“Dental abscesses can cause severe toothache and swelling.”

(牙脓肿会导致剧烈牙痛和肿胀。)

同义词:boils, pustules, sores

常见短语

drain abscesses — 医疗操作,指通过切口或穿刺排出脓肿内的脓液以促进愈合。

“The surgeon will drain the abscesses under local anesthesia.”

(外科医生将在局部麻醉下引流脓肿。)