furuncle
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- furuncular adjective
- furunculous adjective
Etymology
Origin of furuncle
1670–80; < Latin fūrunculus petty thief, boil, equivalent to fūr thief ( furtive ) + -unculus diminutive suffix extracted from derivatives of n-stems; homunculus
Example Sentences
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It generally includes also various sorts of d�bris—broken-down epithelium, blood-corpuscles, pus-corpuscles, and even, in rare cases, a core of sphacelated tissue like that of a furuncle.
From Project Gutenberg
The immediate result was a large furuncle under the arm and the affliction for which I was consulted.
From Project Gutenberg
Moreover, the Baron had been attacked by a disorder of common occurrence in hot countries, namely, a furuncle, which is exceedingly painful, and obstinately resists every remedy.
From Project Gutenberg
You almost want one just to be able to go around saying 'furuncle.'
From Seattle Times
Sulphur should likewise be given in all cases where the furuncles reappear at different periods.
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