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How to pronounce abscess

“abscess” pronunciation in American and British English

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“abscess” in real sentences

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  1. But they fully adopt this abscess model, or this abscess analogy that you described, which

    Andrew Huberman

  2. of a peritonsillar abscess an abscess right next to the tonsil which has the great name

    Lex Fridman

  3. This child developed a brain abscess and died.

    NIH

  4. see a dentist immediately because of severe decay or an abscess.

    The Scottish Parliament

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