furuncle

[US]/ˈfjʊər.ʌŋ.kəl/
[UK]/ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Translation

n.a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infection of a hair follicle
Word Forms
Pluralfuruncles

Phrases & Collocations

painful furuncle

infected furuncle

furuncle treatment

draining furuncle

furuncle symptoms

furuncle removal

recurring furuncle

furuncle care

furuncle drainage

furuncle complications

Example Sentences

he developed a painful furuncle on his arm.

the doctor advised him to avoid squeezing the furuncle.

furuncles can often be treated with warm compresses.

she was worried about the furuncle on her back.

after a few days, the furuncle began to drain.

he was prescribed antibiotics for the furuncle.

furuncles can be caused by bacterial infections.

it’s important to keep the furuncle clean and covered.

she experienced discomfort due to the furuncle.

he had a recurring furuncle that needed medical attention.

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