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Meaning of "furuncle" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FURUNCLE

From Latin fūrunculus pilferer, petty thief, sore on the body, from fūr thief.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FURUNCLE

furuncle  [ˈfjʊərʌŋkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FURUNCLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Furuncle is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FURUNCLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

furuncle

Boil

A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. Individual boils clustered together are called carbuncles. Most human infections are caused by coagulase-positive S. aureus strains, notable for the bacteria's ability to produce coagulase, an enzyme that can clot blood. Almost any organ system can be infected by S. aureus.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FURUNCLE


ankle
ˈæŋkəl
antiwrinkle
ˈæntɪˈrɪŋkəl
carbuncle
ˈkɑːˌbʌŋkəl
conchal
ˈkɒŋkəl
crinkle
ˈkrɪŋkəl
granduncle
ˈɡrændˌʌŋkəl
homuncle
həʊˈmʌŋkəl
inkle
ˈɪŋkəl
nuncle
ˈnʌŋkəl
peduncle
pɪˈdʌŋkəl
periwinkle
ˈpɛrɪˌwɪŋkəl
rankle
ˈræŋkəl
sprinkle
ˈsprɪŋkəl
tinkle
ˈtɪŋkəl
truncal
ˈtrʌŋkəl
twinkle
ˈtwɪŋkəl
uncle
ˈʌŋkəl
vibratiuncle
vaɪˌbreɪʃɪˈʌŋkəl
winkle
ˈwɪŋkəl
wrinkle
ˈrɪŋkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FURUNCLE

furthcoming
further
further education
further education college
Further Education Funding Council
furtherance
furtherer
furthermore
furthermost
furthersome
furthest
furtive
furtively
furtiveness
furuncular
furunculosis
furunculous
fury
furze
furzy

WORDS THAT END LIKE FURUNCLE

agony uncle
article
bicycle
Bob´s your uncle
caruncle
chronicle
circle
cycle
Dutch uncle
great-uncle
miracle
motor vehicle
motorcycle
muscle
oracle
particle
recycle
siphuncle
spectacle
vehicle

Synonyms and antonyms of furuncle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «furuncle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FURUNCLE

Find out the translation of furuncle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of furuncle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «furuncle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

forúnculo
570 millions of speakers

English

furuncle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फुंसी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фурункул
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

furúnculo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিষফোড়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

furoncle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Furuncle
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Furunkel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

せつ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부스럼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Furuncle
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mụn nhọt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

furuncle
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फायरनस्कल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fronkül
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

furuncle
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czyrak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фурункул
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

furuncul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

furuncle
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Furunkel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

furunkel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

furuncle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of furuncle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FURUNCLE»

The term «furuncle» is normally little used and occupies the 118.008 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FURUNCLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about furuncle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FURUNCLE»

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Dermatology
A furuncle starts with a small, yellow creamy pustule that rapidly evolves into a red nodule, often with a central yellow plug (Fig. 4.15). As the lesion expands, it becomes painful, tense and often associated with local edema, lymphangitis, ...
Otto Braun-Falco, 2000
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Basic Otorhinolaryngology: A Step-by-step Learning Guide
If the infection spreads to deeper tissues and forms a central core of purulent liquefaction, it is called a furuncle. Symptoms: Nasal furuncles present as painful, tender, erythematous swellings about the nasal tip and nares (Fig. 3.32). There may ...
Rudolf Probst, Gerhard Grevers, Heinrich Iro, 2006
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Treatise on Diseases of the Skin: Founded on New Researches ...
Founded on New Researches in Pathological Anatomy and Physiology Pierre François Olive Rayer. FURUNCLE. § 373. Furuncle is an inflammatory tumour, not very large, circumscribed, prominent, conical, hard, and very red, hot and painful, ...
Pierre François Olive Rayer, 1833
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European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments
D. Ioannides Definition, aetiology and pathophysiology A furuncle (boil) is a deep , necrotizing form of folliculitis with involvement of the subcutaneous tissue. Several furuncles may coalesce to form a carbuncle. Staphylococcus aureus is the ...
Andreas D. Katsambas, Torello M. Lotti, 2003
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Ferri's Color Atlas and Text of Clinical Medicine
Pseudofolliculitis (pili incarnate, shaving bumps) refers to the presence of firm skin-colored Fig 28–15 Furuncle. Shown are multiple erythematous nodules in the axilla, which is a commonly affected site. The lesions are exquisitely painful.
Fred F. Ferri, 2009
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Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2.6.2 Furuncle/Carbuncle Definition of the disease • – A furuncle or carbuncle is an infection that begins at the hair follicle and spreads deeper into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, forming a seated, firm, tender nodule. After several days ...
Matti Anniko, Manuel Bernal-Sprekelsen, Victor Bonkowsky, 2010
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Lippincott's Primary Care Dermatology
ICD9 Codes 680.0 Carbuncle and furuncle of face 680.1 Carbuncle and furuncle of neck 680.2 Carbuncle and furuncle of trunk 680.3 Carbuncle and furuncle of upper arm and forearm 680.4 Carbuncle and furuncle of hand 680.5 Carbuncle ...
Peter C. Schalock, Jeffrey T.S. Hsu, Kenneth A. Arndt, 2012
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Field Guide to Clinical Dermatology
FURUNCLE. AND. CARBUNCLE. (ICD-9. 680.7). and. (ICD-9. 680.9). John T. Crissey SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS Furuncles are painful and exquisitely tender. The cliche, "sore as a boil," is accurate. The furuncle is a Staph\lococcus aurens ...
David H. Frankel, 2006
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Physical Signs in Medicine and Surgery: An Atlas of Rare, ...
Second observation., On the tenth of June a new furuncle made its appearance on the right thigh of the same person. Pus could not yet be seen under the skin, but this was already thickened and red over a surface the size of a franc.
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Synopsis of the Universal Practice of Medicine: Exhibiting a ...
Every one knows the Furuncle, (le Clou) the size of which is various. This tumour which attacks the adipose substance' is commonly attended with heat and pain; sometimes solitary, and often exceeding the size of a hen's egg; sometimes ...
Joseph Lieutaud, 1816

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FURUNCLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term furuncle is used in the context of the following news items.
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Oman health: How serious can ear conditions be?
Ear infection like furuncle or otitis externa in diabetics can cause severe pain and infection can spread to the skull base. Chronic conditions like ... «Times of Oman, Jul 15»
2
Scripps National Spelling Bee: Hempfield student Will Yaeger …
... his spot among 284 spellers in the national competition by winning the LNP Spelling Bee in March, when he correctly spelled "furuncle.". «LancasterOnline, May 15»
3
Embalmment winning word at spelling bee
In the final rounds, Rabia missed “roborant,” and Selomi missed “furuncle.” In the last round, Rabia missed “railroadiana,” but Selomi spelled ... «Frederick News Post, Mar 15»
4
5 things to know for Saturday in Lancaster County
Will Yaeger, an 8th grader at Centerville Middle School, spelled furuncle, unlike his two remaining competitors, then nailed railroadiana for ... «LancasterOnline, Mar 15»
5
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Algorithm 1 divides SSTIs into 2 categories: purulent (abscess/furuncle/carbuncle) and nonpurulent (cellulitis/erysipelas/necrotizing fasciitis). Next Section ... «AAP Grand Rounds, Feb 15»
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To Your Good Health: Skin reaction to cold suggests type of urticaria
Anyone can be infected by staph, and most of us will at some point in our lives — with a boil (furuncle) or abscess. Although I did read in a ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jan 15»
7
Is there such a thing as a weather allergy?
Anyone can be infected by Staph, and most of us will have a Staph infection at some point in our lives, such as a boil (furuncle) or abscess. «STLtoday.com, Jan 15»
8
Police standoff, Malibu Road
take rearwards to a entire rolling furuncle for 1 minute. To correct trial icicles for taller caps, increase the solid human footage by 12% for each ... «Malibu Times, Jul 14»
9
Boils are painful but easy to treat
There are various types of boils: Furuncle is a boil that occurs within a hair follicle; pilonidal cyst is an abscess that occurs in the crease of the ... «Baltimore Sun, May 14»
10
Fitbit Force and Contact Dermatitis
Casual contact is considered to be an insignificant risk, but direct contact to a staph lesion, abscess, boil, or furuncle, can result in infection. «Guardian Liberty Voice, Feb 14»

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