abscess – a swollen area within body tissue containing an accumulation of pus

(Pronounced ab-ses)

To remember the definition of the word abscess, use the following mnemonic:

I thought I had great abs, but my doctor says (abscess) it's just a swollen area containing an accumulation of pus.

Examples of abscess in a sentence

An abscess on her foot made it hard to walk.

The doctor said the abscess was benign.

The abscess on his gum was causing him a great deal of pain.