noun
- painful bacterial infections of hair follicles that form pus-filled bumps on the skin; boils
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the painful red bumps as furuncles.
- Furuncles typically develop when bacteria enter damaged hair follicles.
- He applied warm compresses to help the furuncles drain naturally.
- The patient had multiple furuncles on his neck and back.
- Antibiotics may be prescribed for severe or recurring furuncles.
- Poor hygiene can increase the risk of developing furuncles.