Definitions
- A medical term used to describe a skin infection that occurs in a hair follicle. - Referring to a painful, red, and swollen bump on the skin caused by a bacterial infection. - Talking about a skin condition that can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly appears on the face, neck, armpits, buttocks, and thighs.
- A common term used to describe a skin infection that occurs in a hair follicle. - Referring to a painful, red, and swollen bump on the skin caused by a bacterial infection. - Talking about a skin condition that can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly appears on the face, neck, armpits, buttocks, and thighs.
List of Similarities
- 1Both furuncle and boil are skin infections caused by bacteria.
- 2Both result in a painful, red, and swollen bump on the skin.
- 3Both can occur anywhere on the body, but are most commonly found on the face, neck, armpits, buttocks, and thighs.
- 4Both require medical attention if they do not heal on their own.
- 5Both can be treated with antibiotics or by draining the infected area.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Furuncle is a more formal term used in medical contexts, while boil is a more casual term used in everyday language.
- 2Usage: Furuncle is less commonly used than boil.
- 3Severity: Furuncle is often used to describe a more severe form of a skin infection than boil.
Remember this!
Furuncle and boil are synonyms that refer to a skin infection caused by bacteria resulting in a painful, red, and swollen bump on the skin. While both terms are similar in many ways, furuncle is a more formal medical term used to describe a more severe form of a skin infection, while boil is a more casual term used in everyday language.
