Meaning
abscess
- a localized collection of pus in a tissue, cavity, or organ causing swelling and pain
In a sentence
Il dentista mi ha prescritto degli antibiotici per curare un doloroso ascesso.
The dentist prescribed antibiotics to treat a painful abscess.
Ha la guancia molto gonfia a causa di un ascesso a un dente.
Her cheek is very swollen because of a tooth abscess.
Se l'ascesso non scompare entro pochi giorni, dovrai farti visitare di nuovo.
If the abscess doesn't clear up within a few days, you'll need to be examined again.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ascesso | masculine · singular |
| ascessi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pronounced with /ʃʃ/ ('sh' sound), not /sk/.
- Very commonly paired with 'dentale' ('ascesso dentale' = tooth abscess).