| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | SYMP:0019160 |
| Name | boil |
| Definition | A skin and integumentary tissue symptom that is characterized by a localized swelling and inflammation of the skin resulting from usually bacterial infection of a hair follicle and adjacent tissue, having a hard central core, and forming pus. http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=boil |
| Synonyms |
furuncle [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships | |
| Related Diseases |
has symptom |