"abscess" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 脓肿

Definition

脓肿是身体因感染而出现的充满脓液、肿胀且疼痛的部位。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“脓肿”是医学正式用语。常见搭配有“牙脓肿”、“皮肤脓肿”。不要将其用于描述普通痘痘或淤青，仅指因感染导致的有脓和肿胀的情况。

Examples

The doctor said I have an abscess on my gum.

医生说我的牙龈上有个**脓肿**。

An abscess needs to be treated quickly to avoid problems.

**脓肿**需要尽早治疗，以免出现问题。

You can get an abscess from a tooth infection.

牙齿感染可能导致**脓肿**。

The dentist had to drain the abscess to relieve my pain.

牙医必须把**脓肿**引流，才能减轻我的疼痛。

If an abscess bursts, it can cause the infection to spread.

如果**脓肿**破裂，感染可能会扩散。

He went to the hospital because the abscess on his leg got worse.

他因为腿上的**脓肿**恶化而去医院了。