What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
panaritium
Example
The doctor diagnosed her with panaritium and prescribed antibiotics. [panaritium: noun]
Example
He winced in pain as the nurse cleaned his panaritium. [panaritium: noun]
felon
Example
The doctor said he had a felon and recommended surgery. [felon: noun]
Example
She couldn't use her hand because of the pain from the felon on her finger. [felon: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Panaritium and felon are medical terms that are not commonly used in everyday language. However, panaritium is more commonly used in medical contexts than felon.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between panaritium and felon?
Both panaritium and felon are formal medical terms and are not typically used in informal contexts.
