Bahasa Melayu

pekung

Bahasa Melayu

English

ulcer, sore, wound

An open sore on the body, often painful and sometimes foul-smelling.

ڤكوڠ

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Doktor memeriksa pekung pada kaki pesakit itu.

    The doctor examined the ulcer on the patient's leg.

  2. Luka kecil itu menjadi pekung kerana tidak dijaga dengan baik.

    The small wound became an ulcer because it was not cared for properly.

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pekung

Pekung refers to an open sore, often with a bad smell.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.