noun
- a skin condition characterized by the formation of multiple boils or furuncles
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with furunculosis after developing several painful boils.
- Furunculosis can be caused by bacterial infections, particularly Staphylococcus aureus.
- Poor hygiene and compromised immune systems may increase the risk of furunculosis.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the furunculosis.
- Recurrent furunculosis may require investigation into underlying health conditions.
- The veterinarian identified furunculosis as the cause of the dog’s skin lesions.