"a boil, circumscribed inflammation on the skin," 1670s, from Latin furunculus, "a boil, burning sore," also "petty thief, pilferer," diminutive of fur "thief" (see furtive). Related: Furuncular; furunculous.
权威例句
1. Objective To observe the efficacy of ultraviolet ray on furuncle and phyma.
目的观察紫外线重叠照射法治疗疖肿的疗效.
2. How is long furuncle treated on the face?
脸上长疖子怎么治疗?
3. Boil ( or furuncle orfurunculosis ) : Inflamed pus - filled swelling due to staphylococcus skin infection at a hair follicle.