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furuncle

/fyoor-uhng-kuhl/US // ˈfyʊər ʌŋ kəl //UK // (ˈfjʊərʌŋkəl) //

疔疮,疔瘤,疔毒,裘皮

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : boil.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • From furuncle, abscess, and sebaceous, fatty and fibroid tumors.

  • Workmen in paraffin oils or other petroleum products often present a furuncle-like acne.

  • After incision, the contents of the furuncle are rapidly scooped out with the curette (Fig. 178, A).

  • It is then quickly withdrawn, at the same time incising the furuncle freely down to its base.

  • Another method is to transfix the furuncle by passing the knife through its base and making it cut outwards through the skin.