furunculosis
/fjʊˌrʌŋkjəˈloʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition characterized by the repeated or widespread occurrence of boils (furuncles) on the skin.
- Treatment for furunculosis often includes antibiotics and good hygiene practices.
- The patient was diagnosed with furunculosis after several boils appeared over a few weeks.
- Furunculosis can be caused by bacteria entering the skin through small cuts or hair follicles.