verminous abscess

  • 1verminous abscess — worm a …

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  • 2Abscess — A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some examples of abscesses: {{}}A skin abscess is better known as a common boil; A peritonsillar abscess is a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and A perianal… …

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  • 3worm abscess — an abscess caused by or containing worms. Called also helminthic or verminous a …

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  • 4appendicitis — Inflammation of the vermiform appendix. [appendix + G. itis, inflammation] actinomycotic a. chronic suppurative a. due to infection by Actinomyces israelii. acute a. acute …

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