drain abscess

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to remove the pus from an abscess, typically a medical procedure

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  • The surgeon had to drain the abscess to relieve the pressure.
  • The abscess is usually drained under local anesthesia.
  • Tomorrow, the dentist will drain the painful tooth abscess.
  • We need to drain this abscess before the infection spreads.
  • Draining the abscess is the first step in treating the infection.
  • The vet has just drained the abscess on the dog's paw.
  • If the antibiotics don't work, the doctor will have to drain the abscess.
  • The nurse was preparing the equipment to drain the abscess.
  • A small incision is made to drain the abscess completely.
  • The doctor decided it was necessary to drain the abscess immediately.