carbuncle
US /ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kəl/
UK /ˈkɑːr.bʌŋ.kəl/
1.
carbunco, ántrax
a severe abscess or multiple boils in the skin, typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria
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The doctor diagnosed the painful lump on his neck as a carbuncle.
El médico diagnosticó el bulto doloroso en su cuello como un carbunco.
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A carbuncle is more severe than a single boil and can cause fever and chills.
Un carbunco es más grave que un solo forúnculo y puede causar fiebre y escalofríos.
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carbunclo, granate
a red gemstone, especially a garnet, cut without facets
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The ancient crown was adorned with a large, polished carbuncle.
La antigua corona estaba adornada con un gran carbunclo pulido.
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In medieval times, carbuncles were believed to glow in the dark.
En la época medieval, se creía que los carbuncos brillaban en la oscuridad.