Abscess:A local accumulation ofpusanywhereinthe body. The following are some examples of abscesses:
- A skin abscess is better known as a common boil;
- Aperitonsillar abscessis a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and
- Aperianal abscessis a pool of pus that forms next to theanus, often causing considerable tenderness and swelling in that area and pain on sitting down and on defecating.
