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CARBUNCLES

\kˈɑːbʌŋkə͡lz], \kˈɑːbʌŋkə‍lz], \k_ˈɑː_b_ʌ_ŋ_k_əl_z]\

Definitions of CARBUNCLES

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An infection of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue that consists of a cluster of boils. Commonly, the causative agent is STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS. Carbuncles produce fever, leukocytosis, extreme pain, and prostration.

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