mother abscess en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmʌ.ðɚ ˈæbˌsɛs/ (US)
- /ˈmʌ.ðɚ ˈæbˌsɪs/ (US)
Etymology
Compound of mother + abscess.
Meanings
- A primary abscess responsible for secondary abscesses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mother abscesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |