1. infected with or containing an abscess (a swollen area of body tissue containing pus)
Usage: medical

Examples

• The dentist found that her tooth was badly abscessed.
• The abscessed wound required immediate medical attention.
• His abscessed finger was swollen and painful to touch.
• The veterinarian treated the dog’s abscessed paw.
• She couldn’t eat because of her abscessed gum.
• The abscessed area was drained and cleaned by the doctor.