Furuncle
51otitis externa acute — acute infection of the cartilaginous external auditory meatus, caused by either a fungus (otomycosis) or a bacteria (acute bacterial otitis externa). It is common in swimmers and in hot, humid weather. Symptoms include pain and swelling,… …
52otitis externa acute bacterial — acute otitis externa caused by a bacterial infection, usually with a species of Pseudomonas and less often with Staphylococcus and formation of a furuncle. See also circumscribed o. externa …
53otitis externa circumscribed — acute bacterial otitis externa in a limited area with formation of a furuncle, which may obstruct the canal; usually due to a staphylococcal infection. Cf. diffuse o. externa. Called also furuncular o. externa and furuncular o …
54otitis externa diffuse — otitis externa involving a relatively wide area, without formation of a furuncle. Cf. circumscribed o. externa …
55abscess — Synonyms and related words: ague, anemia, ankylosis, anoxia, apnea, aposteme, asphyxiation, asthma, ataxia, atrophy, backache, bed sore, blain, bleb, bleeding, blennorhea, blister, blotch, boil, bubo, bulla, bunion, cachexia, cachexy, canker,… …
56bleb — Synonyms and related words: abscess, air bubble, aposteme, balloon, bed sore, bilge, birthmark, blackhead, bladder, blain, blemish, blister, blob, blood blister, boil, boss, bow, bubble, bubo, bulb, bulge, bulla, bump, bunch, bunion, burl, button …
57blister — Synonyms and related words: abscess, air bubble, aposteme, assail, attack, balloon, bed sore, bilge, birthmark, blackhead, bladder, blain, blaze, bleb, blemish, blob, blood blister, boil, boss, bow, brand, bubble, bubo, bulb, bulge, bulla, bump,… …
58boil — Synonyms and related words: abscess, agitation, antisepticize, aposteme, autoclave, bake, barbecue, baste, be in heat, be livid, be pissed, bed sore, blain, blanch, blaze, bleb, blister, bloom, blow up, blubber, bluster, bobbery, boil over,… …
59bump — Synonyms and related words: CAT, abase, abasement, ability, aerospace, aerosphere, air hole, air pocket, airspace, appulse, aptness, assassinate, assault, bang, bang into, bear, bear upon, bearing, bent, bilge, blain, bleb, blister, blob, blow,… …
60bunion — Synonyms and related words: abscess, adenoiditis, adrenitis, aposteme, appendicitis, arteritis, arthritis deformans, arthritis fungosa, arthritis pauperum, atrophic arthritis, atrophic inflammation, bed sore, blain, bleb, blennorrhagic arthritis …
