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| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| angry |
inflamed, as a skin sore or rash. [1/3 definitions] |
| boil2 |
a swollen, painful sore that is filled with pus. A boil is an infection caused by bacteria. |
| common cold |
a common sickness that causes sneezing, sore throat, coughing, and a stuffy nose; cold. |
| cough drop |
a medication in the form of a small piece of hard candy, used for soothing a cough or sore throat. |
| inflammation |
a small area of tissue that is hot, red, swollen, and sore because of infection or injury. |
| irritate |
to make sore, red, or raw; inflame. [1/2 definitions] |
| kink |
a sore muscle that feels like it is in a knot. [1/4 definitions] |
| lame |
sore and difficult to move. [1/4 definitions] |
| lozenge |
a small piece of hard candy that contains medicine. A lozenge is held in the mouth and sucked to ease a sore throat or cough. |
| pinkeye |
a condition of the inner part of the eyelids that causes red, sore eyes. Pinkeye is easily passed from one person to another. |
| raw |
with the skin rubbed off; sore. [1/4 definitions] |
| strep throat |
an infection of the throat caused by a certain type of bacteria called "streptococcal bacteria." A person with strep throat will usually have a sore throat, painful swallowing, and a fever. Strep throat can be serious. |
| sunburn |
a sore redness of the skin caused by staying in the sun too long. [1/2 definitions] |
| tender1 |
easily hurt when touched; sore; sensitive. [1/4 definitions] |
| ulcer |
an open sore on the body. Ulcers produce pus and are found on the skin or in the stomach or small intestine. |
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