† abˈscession Obs. rare.
[ad. L. abscēssiōn-em going away, separation, n. of action f. abscēdĕre: see abscede.]
1. Departure, removal; cessation of a pain, etc.
| 1599 A. M. Gabelhouer's Bk. of Phys. 98/2 Administre heerof to the Patient after the abscessione of the stitch. 1659 Gauden Tears of Ch. 3 (D.) [Not] excommunicating himself by voluntary Schisme, declared abscession, separation, or apostasie. |
2. = abscess.
| 1610 P. Barrough Meth. Physik. (Nares) If truly it doth turne into abscessions..it shall be lawfull to use medicines which can both matter, open, and cleanse the ulcer. |