What does "No suggestion of abscess" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"No suggestion of abscess" means that there are no signs or symptoms indicating the presence of an abscess. An abscess is a pocket of pus that can form in different parts of the body due to an infection. It often causes pain, swelling, and redness in the area. If a medical report says there's "no suggestion of abscess," it means the doctor didn't find any evidence of this condition during the examination or in the test results.
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