How Do You Spell FURUNCULOUS?

Pronunciation: [fjʊ͡əɹˈʌnkjʊləs] (IPA)

Furunculous is the spelling of a word that is pronounced /fjʊˈrʌŋkjʊləs/. The IPA notation for this word shows that it starts with the consonant cluster /fj/, followed by the stressed vowel /ʊ/, then the consonants /r/ and /ŋ/. The final syllable is less emphasized and contains the unstressed vowel /ə/ followed by the consonants /l/ and /s/. Furunculous is an adjective that describes something affected by or resembling a boil, also known as a furuncle.

FURUNCULOUS Meaning and Definition

  1. Furunculous is an adjective derived from the noun "furuncle," which refers to a small, painful, pus-filled boil on the skin caused by bacterial infection. The term "furunculous" is used to describe an individual or object that exhibits or is associated with furuncles.

    In a medical context, furunculous refers to a state or condition characterized by the presence of multiple furuncles or a tendency to develop furuncles on a regular basis. It may indicate a recurring or chronic condition wherein the affected person experiences the formation of multiple boils at different times.

    Furunculous can also be used more broadly to describe anything that displays furuncle-like qualities. This could refer to objects, organisms, or even abstract concepts. For example, a furunculous infection may refer to a widespread outbreak of furuncles in a population, while a furunculous appearance might describe the bumpy or pustule-covered texture of an object.

    It is important to note that furunculous primarily relates to dermatological conditions, specifically furuncles. It does not encompass other types of skin infections or lesions. Furthermore, the term is mainly used within medical or technical contexts and may not be commonly heard or understood in everyday conversation.

  2. Furuncular, relating to a boil; marked by the presence of furuncles.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for FURUNCULOUS

  • furunculnus
  • furunculo5s
  • furunculoqs
  • furunculows
  • furunculots
  • furunculou3
  • furunculouc
  • furunculouq
  • furunculour
  • furunculowus
  • f urunculous
  • fu runculous
  • fur unculous
  • furu nculous
  • furun culous
  • furunc ulous
  • furuncu lous
  • furuncul ous
  • furunculo us
  • furunculou s

Etymology of FURUNCULOUS

The word "furunculous" is derived from the Latin word "furunculus", which means "a small boil". This word is formed from the Latin root "furus", meaning "thief" or "criminal", and the suffix "-culus", denoting smallness or diminution. Over time, "furunculus" came to describe a small inflammatory swelling or a localized infection, commonly referred to as a boil. The term "furunculous" is an adjective form of "furunculus" and is used to describe something pertaining to or resembling a furuncle.

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