Bahasa Melayu
cengkering
English
abscess, boil
Cengkering is a swollen sore filled with pus, such as an abscess.
چڠكريڠ
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Doktor memeriksa cengkering pada lengan pesakit itu.
The doctor examined the abscess on the patient’s arm.
Cengkering itu menjadi merah dan sakit apabila disentuh.
The abscess became red and painful when touched.
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cengkering
It refers to a swollen, infected lump.
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