kabagahan
inflammation or abscessed state
From root: baga
Usage Note
Kabagahan is a formal term used to describe a state of swelling or the condition of having an abscess. It is often found in older medical texts or formal descriptions of physical ailments.
Examples
" May kabagahan ang sugat. "
Natural Translation
The wound has an inflammation.
Literal Translation
Has inflammation the wound.
" Kita ang kabagahan sa balat. "
Natural Translation
The inflammation on the skin is visible.
Literal Translation
Visible the abscess on skin.
" Ayon sa lumang aklat ng panggagamot, ang kabagahan ng balat ay dapat gamutin kaagad bago ito kumalat sa ibang bahagi ng katawan. "
Natural Translation
According to the old book of healing, an inflammation of the skin should be treated at once before it spreads to other parts of the body.
Literal Translation
According to old book of healing, the inflammation of skin should treat immediately before it spread to other part of body.
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