whitlow

/ˈhwɪtləʊ, ˈhwɪtloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A painful boil or abscess on the toe, especially on the big toe, caused by a bacterial infection

“The athlete had to withdraw from the competition due to a painful whitlow on his toe.”

Synonyms

  • abscess
  • boil

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • normal