The formation or development of an abscess, or the process by which pus accumulates in tissue.
From Latin 'abscessio' (a going away), combining the root 'abscess-' with the English suffix '-ion' to describe the action or process.
Abscession is a sign your immune system is actually working—it's walling off bacteria, which is why doctors sometimes drain abscesses to help your body win the fight against infection.
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