furuncle
/ˈfjʊrʌŋkəl/
noun
- A painful, swollen area on the skin caused by an infected hair follicle; a boil.
- The doctor said the red, tender lump on his neck was a furuncle.
- She developed a furuncle on her arm after a small cut became infected.
- Applying a warm compress can help a furuncle drain and heal faster.