furuncle
/'fjuərʌɳkl/
Definition
- Noun:
- A painful, pus-filled sore with a hard central core: A furuncle is a localized skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. It is characterized by a red, swollen, and tender lump that fills with pus and develops a central core of dead tissue (necrotic tissue). It is commonly known as a boil.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The doctor diagnosed the painful lump on his neck as a furuncle.
- Applying a warm compress can help a furuncle come to a head and drain.
- Recurrent furuncles may require medical investigation.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: The term is primarily used in formal or medical contexts. In everyday conversation, "boil" is more common.
- The patient's chart noted a history of staphylococcal furuncles.
- Plural Form: "Furuncles" refers to multiple boils.
- The condition, known as furunculosis, involves the presence of multiple furuncles.
Variants and Related Words
- Furunculosis (n): A condition marked by the occurrence of several furuncles at the same time or in succession.
- Carbuncle (n): A larger, more severe skin infection that involves a cluster of furuncles connected under the skin.
Synonyms
- Boil: The most common and direct synonym.
- Skin abscess: A more general term for a collection of pus within the skin.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Not typically applicable for this medical noun.)
Related Idioms
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Noun
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a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus
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