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.