Sore area of inflammation at the site of infection (7)

I believe the answer is:

abscess

(Other definitions for abscess that I've seen before include "Himalayan wild goat; hart (anag.)" , "Pus-filled swelling" , "Swelling in body tissue" , "Swollen and pus-filled cavity" , "Infected cavity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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