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Abscess
2. An opening within solid tissue tat is formed by the death of tissue that has transitioned to a partly or completely liquid substance after being digested by enzymes. An enzyme is a type of protein that helps produce chemical reactions in the body.
Abscess comes from the Latin word “abscessus” meaning “a going away.”
1. A well-defined collection of pussy liquid that has escaped from blood vessels and has been deposited on tissues or in tissue surfaces. This is usually associated with swelling and other signs of inflammation.
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