furuncle
Origin of furuncle
1Other words from furuncle
- fu·run·cu·lar [fyoo-ruhng-kyuh-ler], /fyʊˈrʌŋ kyə lər/, fu·run·cu·lous, adjective
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How to use furuncle in a sentence
From furuncle, abscess, and sebaceous, fatty and fibroid tumors.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonWorkmen in paraffin oils or other petroleum products often present a furuncle-like acne.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonAfter 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It is then quickly withdrawn, at the same time incising the furuncle freely down to its base.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.
British Dictionary definitions for furuncle
/ (ˈfjʊərʌŋkəl) /
pathol the technical name for boil 2
Origin of furuncle
1Derived forms of furuncle
- furuncular (fjʊˈrʌŋkjʊlə) or furunculous, adjective
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