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carbuncle
Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.car·bun·cle C0104000 (kär′bŭng′kəl)n.1. A painful localized bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that usually has several openings through which pus is discharged.2. a. A red precious stone, especially a deep-red garnet cut as a cabochon.b. A mythical gemstone said to emit light even in total darkness.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin carbunculus, small glowing ember, carbuncle, diminutive of carbō, carbōn-, coal; see ker- in Indo-European roots.]
car′bun′cled adj.car·bun′cu·lar (-kyə-lər) adj.carbuncle (ˈkɑːˌbʌŋkəl) n1. (Pathology) an extensive skin eruption, similar to but larger than a boil, with several openings: caused by staphylococcal infection2. (Jewellery) a rounded gemstone, esp a garnet cut without facets3. (Colours) a dark reddish-greyish-brown colour[C13: from Latin carbunculus diminutive of carbō coal] ˈcarˌbuncled adj carbuncular adjcar•bun•cle (ˈkɑr bʌŋ kəl)
n. 1. a local skin inflammation of deep interconnected boils. 2. a cabochon-cut garnet. 3. Obs. any rounded red gem. [1150–1200; Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin carbunculus kind of precious stone, tumor, literally, live coal =carbōn-, s. of carbō burning charcoal + -culus -cule1] car′bun•cled, adj. car•bun′cu•lar, adj. Carbuncle1. A large, deep boil.2. A red gemstone, generally a ruby or a garnet. However, Sherlock Holmes once had a case involving a blue carbuncle.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | carbuncle - deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facetsgarnet - any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive | | 2. | carbuncle - an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pusstaphylococcal infection - an infection with staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation |
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Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.carbuncle, acute inflammatory nodule of the skin caused by bacterial invasion into the hair follicles or sebaceous gland ducts. It is actually a boilboil
or furuncle
, tender, painful inflammatory nodule in the skin, which becomes pustular but with a hard center (see abscess). It may be caused by any of various microbes, the most usual being Staphylococcus aureus.
..... Click the link for more information. , but one that has more than one focus of infection, i.e., involves several follicles or ducts. Carbuncles occur more often in men because of their more extensive body hair growth. The infection is treated by applying antibiotics systemically and directly to the lesion and by incision and drainage at the proper time.Carbuncle an acute, suppurative, necrotizing inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that tends to spread rapidly around a cluster of hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Carbuncles are usually found on the back of the neck, on the face, and on the back. They generally appear when the skin becomes contaminated in places where it has been rubbed by clothing, the result of invasion by pyogenic microbes (staphylococci and streptococci). Exhaustion, diabetes mellitus, and gastrointestinal, liver, and kidney disorders are conducive to the appearance and development of carbuncles. The skin is inflamed and purple-blue at the site of the lesion, and the process is accompanied by suppuration. After the dead portions are sloughed off, multiple funnel-shaped openings form in the skin; this stage is followed by a wound with a dirty gray base and undermined margins. Carbuncles are accompanied by general intoxication, high temperature, and, in severe cases, vomiting and loss of consciousness. Treatment involves rest, local injection of novacain and antibiotics, X-ray therapy, ultrahigh-frequency sound therapy, blood transfusion, high-calorie diet, and, in the necrotic stage, surgery. Carbuncles are prevented through hygienic care of the skin and underclothes. A. B. GALITSKII carbuncle[′kär‚bəŋ·kəl] (medicine) A bacterial infection of subcutaneous tissue caused by Staphylococcus aureus; multiple sinuses are created by tissue destruction. carbuncle1. an extensive skin eruption, similar to but larger than a boil, with several openings: caused by staphylococcal infection 2. a dark reddish-greyish-brown colour carbuncle
Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.carbuncle [kahr´bung-k'l] a necrotizing infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue composed of a cluster of boils (furuncles), usually due to Staphylococcus aureus, with multiple formed or incipient drainage sinuses. They are often a symptom of poor health. adj., adj carbunc´ular.
Like boils, carbuncles are caused by pus-forming bacteria. These organisms are often present on the skin but are unable to do any damage unless resistance is lowered by such conditions as irritating friction, cuts, poor health, nutritional deficiency, or diabetes mellitus.
Treatment includes administration of antibiotics and incision and drainage when necessary to remove exudate. Efforts are made to determine the cause of the carbuncles so that it can be eliminated.malignant carbuncle anthrax.car·bun·cle (kar'bŭng-kil), Deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, usually arising in several contiguous hair follicles, with formation of connecting sinuses. [L. carbunculus, dim. of carbo, a live coal, a carbuncle] carbuncle (kär′bŭng′kəl)n. A painful localized bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that usually has several openings through which pus is discharged.
car′bun′cled adj.car·bun′cu·lar (-kyə-lər) adj.carbuncle A focal folliculitis, which is most common in the neck and back and often caused by infection of Staphylococcus aureus, which spreads by direct contact.
Management
Hot compresses, drainage, antibiotics.carbuncle Dermatology A deep skin infection, often by staphylococci, involving several interconnected hair follicles Clinical A red nodular pus pocket, fever, malaise Management Hot wet compresses, drainage, antibiotics Prognosis Worse with immune compromise or underlying illness–eg AIDS, cancer, DM, pernicious anemia, dermatitiscar·bun·cle (kahr'bŭng-kĕl) Deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, usually arising in several contiguous hair follicles, with formation of connecting sinuses. [L. carbunculus, dim. of carbo, a live coal, a carbuncle]carbuncle A multiple-headed boil. A severe STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTION of several adjacent hair follicles which may be over 5 cm across.CarbuncleA large, deep skin abscess formed by a group or cluster of boils.Mentioned in: Boilscar·bun·cle (kahr'bŭng-kĕl) Deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. [L. carbunculus, dim. of carbo, a live coal, a carbuncle]carbuncle
Related to carbuncle: boilNote: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.- noun
Words related to carbunclenoun deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facetsRelated Wordsnoun an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pusRelated Words |