loading...| Preferred Name |
Abscess |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C26686 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
The accumulation of pus and necrotic material that is separated from the surrounding tissue by a fibrous capsule. An inflammatory response represented by a focal collection of leukocytes (predominantly neutrophils) that can be encapsulated. An enclosed collection of pus in tissues, organs, or confined spaces in the body. An abscess is a sign of infection and is usually swollen and inflamed. |
| code |
C26686 |
| Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C61410 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C120531 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C118464 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C90259 |
| Contributing_Source |
CDISC NICHD MedDRA FDA |
| DEFINITION |
An inflammatory process characterized by the accumulation of pus within a newly formed tissue cavity which is the result of a bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection or the presence of a foreign body. |
| FDA_Table |
Patient Code (Appendix B) |
| Has_CDRH_Parent | |
| Has_NICHD_Parent | |
| label |
Abscess |
| Legacy_Concept_Name |
Abscess |
| NICHD_Hierarchy_Term |
Abscess |
| Preferred_Name |
Abscess |
| prefixIRI |
C26686 |
| prefLabel |
Abscess |
| Semantic_Type |
Disease or Syndrome |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0000833 |
| Use_For |
Pus |
| subClassOf |