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furunculosis

/ˌfjʊr.ʌŋ.kjuˈloʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌfjʊr.ʌŋ.kjuˈloʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, включающее острую кожную инфекцию с множественными фурункулами (чирьями).

A medical condition involving an acute skin infection with multiple furuncles (boils).

uncountable

  1. Skin condition with multiple boilsC1formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by the formation of several furuncles (boils) on the skin, often caused by bacterial infection.

    ruФурункулёз

    • The patient was diagnosed with furunculosis after presenting with several painful boils on his back.
    • Treatment for furunculosis usually involves antibiotics and proper hygiene.
    • Furunculosis can recur if the underlying bacteria are not fully eliminated.
Forms
  • furunculoses plural form
  • furunculoses' possessive plural form
  • furunculosis's possessive singular form