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- Dictionarycarbuncle/ˈkɑːbʌŋkl/
noun
- 1. a severe abscess or multiple boil in the skin, typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria.
- 2. a bright red gem, in particular a garnet cut en cabochon.
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A carbuncle is a cluster of boils caused by bacterial infection, most commonly with Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. The presence of a carbuncle is a sign that the immune system is active and fighting the infection. The infection is contagious and may spread to other areas of the body, or other people; those living in the same residence may develop carbuncles at the same time. In t... Wikipedia