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Webster 1913 Edition


Furuncle

Fu′run-cle

,
Noun.
[L.
furunculus
a petty thief, a boil, dim. of
fur
thief: cf. F.
furoncle
.]
(Med.)
A superficial, inflammatory tumor, suppurating with a central core; a boil.

Webster 1828 Edition


Furuncle

FU'RUNCLE

,
Noun.
[L. furunculus, furia, furo.]
A small tumor or boil, with inflammation and pain, arising under the skin in the adipose membrane.

Definition 2024


furuncle

furuncle

English

Noun

furuncle (plural furuncles)

  1. A boil or infected, inflamed, pus-filled sore.

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