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Inflamed swelling (7)

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abscess

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(Other definitions for abscess that I've seen before include "Inflamed infected area" , "Swollen and pus-filled cavity" , "Pus-filled swelling" , "Inflamed swelling" , "Himalayan wild goat; hart (anag.)" .)

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