A(n) ________ is a large mass of inflammation and accumulated pus under the surface of an area of thick skin.

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A carbuncle is a large, painful skin infection composed of a cluster of boils, which are themselves infections of hair follicles. The area of inflamed skin may feel hot and tender to the touch and can be accompanied by a fever, chills, and general malaise. The pus inside a carbuncle often has to be drained surgically or through an incision made by a medical professional.

A(n) ________ Is a Large Mass of Inflammation and Accumulated