Abscess vs. Abscisic

Abscessnoun

(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

Abscessverb

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

Abscessnoun

A collection of pus or purulent matter in any tissue or organ of the body, the result of a morbid process.

Abscessnoun

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

Abscess

An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. Signs and symptoms of abscesses include redness, pain, warmth, and swelling.

Abscisicadjective

Of or pertaining to abscisic acid or its derivatives.