áp-xe

Bệnh nhân được bác sĩ kiểm tra một áp-xe trên da.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Abscess: A localized collection of pus caused by an infection, typically characterized by swelling, redness, and pain.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bác sĩ chẩn đoán bệnh nhân bị áp-xe. (The doctor diagnosed the patient with an abscess.)
  • Áp-xe cần được dẫn lưu để loại bỏ mủ. (An abscess needs to be drained to remove the pus.)
  • Cô ấy bị đau do một cái áp-xe ở lợi. (She has pain from an abscess on her gum.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in a medical or clinical context. It is a specific pathological condition and is not typically used in metaphorical or figurative language.

Variants and Related Words

• Ổ áp-xe: This phrase specifies the "pocket" or "cavity" of the abscess.
  • Phẫu thuật nhằm loại bỏ ổ áp-xe. (The surgery aims to remove the abscess cavity.)

Synonyms

• Boil: A more common, often smaller type of skin abscess.
• Pustule: A small, blister-like lesion containing pus.

Related Medical Terms

• Nhiễm trùng (Infection): The underlying cause of an abscess.
• Mủ (Pus): The fluid found inside an abscess.
• Viêm (Inflammation): A general bodily response that occurs with an abscess.