Abscessed (Adjective)

Meaning

Infected and filled with pus; "an abscessed tooth".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with an abscessed tooth that required immediate attention from a dentist.
• After a series of tests, the doctor discovered an abscessed wound on the patient's leg that needed to be drained.
• The abscessed cyst on her arm was extremely painful and had to be lanced by a medical professional.
• The veterinarian warned the owner that the abscessed claw could lead to more serious health issues if left untreated.
• The dentist took an X-ray and confirmed that the patient had an abscessed molar that needed to be extracted.