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carbuncle, acute inflammatory nodule of the skin caused by bacterial invasion into the hair follicles or sebaceous gland ducts. It is actually a boil boil or furuncle (fy ..... Click the link for more information. , but one that has more than one focus of infection, i.e., involves several follicles or ducts. Carbuncles occur more often in men because of their more extensive body hair growth. The infection is treated by applying antibiotics systemically and directly to the lesion and by incision and drainage at the proper time. carbuncle 1. an extensive skin eruption, similar to but larger than a boil, with several openings: caused by staphylococcal infection 2. a dark reddish-greyish-brown colour carbuncle [′kär‚bəŋ·kəl] (medicine) A bacterial infection of subcutaneous tissue caused byStaphylococcus aureus;multiple sinuses are created by tissue destruction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When asked about Rodgers' epic abrasiveness - employees typically have the durability of stock cars at a Sunday afternoon demolition derby, or they don't stick on the Cypress track - McCranie chuckles: "Some of us have carbuncled backsides. |
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