How to Pronounce "abscesses"
word
ˈæbˌsɛs
AB-ses-iz
ˈæbsɛsɪz
AB-ses-iz
Definition
Abscesses are swollen areas in the body filled with pus that form due to infection. They can be painful and warm to the touch and often require medical treatment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæbˌsɛs
British English
ˈæbsɛsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AB-ses-iz
UK
AB-ses-iz
Listen in Context
The doctor treated two abscesses on his leg.
Dental abscesses can cause severe pain.
Animals may develop abscesses after injuries.
If left untreated, abscesses can spread infection to other parts of the body.