Definition

1. Noun:
   • A boil / An abscess: A painful, swollen, inflamed lump under the skin, filled with pus. It is a localized skin infection, typically caused by bacteria infecting a hair follicle or oil gland. The term specifically refers to a type of boil that is deep-seated and does not have a clearly defined central core or "head" (point of pus drainage) on the surface in its early stages.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy bị một cái nhọt bọc rất to ở sau lưng. (He has a very large boil on his back.)
  • Nhọt bọc thường gây đau nhức và cần được giữ sạch sẽ. (A boil often causes throbbing pain and needs to be kept clean.)
  • Đừng nặn nhọt bọc vì có thể làm nhiễm trùng lan rộng. (Do not squeeze the boil as it can spread the infection.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in medical and general contexts to describe this specific skin condition. It is more precise than the general word "nhọt" (pimple/boil), emphasizing its encapsulated, deep nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhọt (n): A general term for a pimple, boil, or furuncle.
• Mụn (n): A general term for acne, pimples, or skin blemishes, typically smaller and less severe than a "nhọt bọc".
• Áp-xe (n): Abscess. This is a broader medical term for a collection of pus anywhere in the body, which can include a "nhọt bọc" as a type of skin abscess.

Synonyms

• Boil: A common synonym for a painful pus-filled bump under the skin.
• Furuncle: The medical term for a boil.
• Skin abscess: A general medical description.

Related Idioms

• Chín mùi (to ripen): Used colloquially to describe a boil that has fully developed and is ready to drain.
  • Cái nhọt bọc đó đã chín mùi và vỡ ra. (That boil has ripened and burst open.)