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ABSCESSES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Abscesses.

Abscesses - as a noun

Symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Abscesses - as a verb

To form a pus-filled, cavity typically from an infection.

Example Sentences

"He went to the doctor to have his abscesses drained."
"The patient was suffering from multiple abscesses in his mouth."
"The wound was infected and developed abscesses."
"The surgeon needed to remove the abscesses from the patient's abdomen."
"Antibiotics were prescribed to treat the abscesses."
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Word Game Points

Is ABSCESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abscesses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABSCESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ABSCESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abscesses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSCESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ABSCESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abscesses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSCESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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