fes
ter
Plural
festers
1
a sore or wound that has become infected and is producing pus, often characterized by inflammation and discomfort
- He ignored the small cut on his finger, which later developed into a painful fester.
- The nurse cleaned and dressed the fester to prevent further infection.
- A warm compress can help reduce the swelling of a fester.
- Proper wound care is essential to prevent festers from developing into more serious infections.
- The untreated scrape turned into a painful fester on his leg.
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