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Abscess

Abscess is a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by tissue disintegration.

Webster Dictionary Meaning

1. Abscess
- A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ of the body, the result of a morbid process.
Category: Microbiology
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