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furuncle

[ fyoor-uhng-kuhl ]

noun

Pathology.


furuncle

/ ˈfjʊərʌŋkəl; fjʊˈrʌŋkjʊlə /

noun

  1. pathol the technical name for boil 2
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Derived Forms

  • furuncular, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ڳ·ܲ·· [fy, oo, -, ruhng, -ky, uh, -ler], ڳ·ܲc·dzܲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of furuncle1

1670–80; < Latin ūܲԳܱܲ petty thief, boil, equivalent to ū thief ( furtive ) + -unculus diminutive suffix extracted from derivatives of n-stems; homunculus
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of furuncle1

C17: from Latin ūܲԳܱܲ pilferer, petty thief, sore on the body, from ū thief
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Example Sentences

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It generally includes also various sorts of d�bris—broken-down epithelium, blood-corpuscles, pus-corpuscles, and even, in rare cases, a core of sphacelated tissue like that of a furuncle.

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The immediate result was a large furuncle under the arm and the affliction for which I was consulted.

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Moreover, the Baron had been attacked by a disorder of common occurrence in hot countries, namely, a furuncle, which is exceedingly painful, and obstinately resists every remedy.

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You almost want one just to be able to go around saying 'furuncle.'

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Sulphur should likewise be given in all cases where the furuncles reappear at different periods.

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