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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

phlegmon

/ˈflɛɡmɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does phlegmon mean?

noun

A collection of pus that has accumulated in a tissue or organ, often as a result of an infection. A large, swollen area of tissue that is filled with pus.

Example

"The doctor ordered a biopsy to determine if the lump was a phlegmon or a cancerous tumor."

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